Armenian Cognac Makers Protest Outside Georgian Embassy

Yerevan Protest: Armenian Cognac Producers Demonstrate Against Georgian Transit Obstacles Armenian cognac producers staged a protest outside the Georgian embassy in Yerevan on May 21, 2025, voicing their frustration over what they claim are significant obstacles hindering the transit of their products to international markets. The demonstration, captured in a short video circulating online, shows dozens of protestors holding signs and flags, some displaying messages in both Armenian and Russian. "The Georgian government's actions are unacceptable," stated one protestor, who declined to be named, "They're strangling our industry." The video shows a relatively peaceful demonstration, but the protestors' anger is palpable. The embassy had previously issued a statement promising to address the concerns of the Armenian producers, but clearly, the producers feel the situation hasn't been resolved. The ongoing dispute highlights the complexities of trade relations between Armenia and Georgia, and the potential economic impact on Armenian businesses.