Georgia–Kyrgyzstan Ties: Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze begins his first official visit to Kyrgyzstan, calling the country a “friendly state” and pushing trade, tourism and transport links, including possible direct flights and a railway connection toward Georgian Black Sea ports. Infrastructure & Local Industry: Georgia’s infrastructure minister says budget-funded road and other projects will come with extra opportunities and concessions for Georgian companies that deliver on time and to quality standards. Energy Corridor Watch: BP says operational control of the Baku–Supsa pipeline has been transferred back to state structures in Azerbaijan and Georgia under prior arrangements, keeping the route central for non-Russian supply routes. Cybercrime & Finance: A multinational sting dismantled the AudiA6 crypto laundering service; two alleged senior operators were arrested in Georgia (Batumi), with prosecutors citing about $389m in laundered crypto. Protests in Tbilisi: A new march in Tbilisi demanded an end to police violence and “impunity,” with protesters linking demonstrations to alleged abuse of detainees. Regional Energy Risk: US and Iran signal progress toward a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denies any final signing on Sunday.