Middle Corridor
Development of the Middle Corridor and transport links between Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan and other countries, including the construction of the Zangezur corridor, laying fiber optic cable across the Caspian, extending ticket pre-sale for Baku-Tbilisi train, and discussions on peace process and economic cooperation.
Aliyev Tells Trump Restrictions on Cargo Transportation with Armenia Lifted
President Ilham Aliyev in a letter to Donald Trump highlighted progress in relations with Armenia, including the lifting of restrictions on cargo transportation and transit of goods.
Economy · August 8, 2026Pashinyan and Aliyev Discuss Anniversary of Washington Peace Summit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The sides discussed the anniversary of the Washington Peace Summit and progress in normalizing relations.
Blogs · August 8, 2026MP: Washington Summit Opened New Stage in Peace Process Between Baku and Yerevan
MP Rizvan Nabiyev said the Washington summit holds special political and diplomatic significance for the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Transport · August 4, 2026Construction of Zangezur Corridor to Begin in 2026
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced that construction on the 42-kilometer section of the Zangezur Corridor in Armenia will begin in 2026 under the TRIPP project.
Transport · August 5, 2026Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Discuss Development of Middle Corridor
Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev met with Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan Asel Zhanasova to discuss cooperation in transport and logistics.
Economy · August 4, 2026Swiss Foreign Minister Calls Azerbaijan Key Link Between Central Asia and Europe
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Azerbaijan plays a key role in the development of the Middle Corridor and diversified trade routes.
IT · August 4, 2026Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to Connect via Fiber Optic Cable Across the Caspian
Construction of the first direct fiber optic cable between Aktau and Sumgayit will create a new digital route linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Europe.
IT · August 6, 2026Laying of First Submarine Cable in Caspian Sea Completed
AzerTelecom and Kazakhtelecom have completed laying a 380-kilometer fiber-optic cable along the Caspian Sea bed, part of the digital corridor between Europe and Asia.
Economy · August 7, 2026Russia to Send 18 Railcars of Wheat and Coal to Armenia via Azerbaijan
On August 8, 8 railcars of wheat and 10 railcars of coal from Russia will transit through Azerbaijan to Armenia.
Transport · August 6, 2026Overchuk: Russia Has Not Received Official Requests to Terminate Concession on SCR
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia has not sent official requests to terminate the concession agreement with the South Caucasus Railway, but Russia is ready for dialogue.
Economy · August 6, 2026Armenia Voices Concern to Russia Over Export Restrictions
Armenian Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan told Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko that unjustified restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia are a concern, stressing the need to resolve the issue within the EAEU framework.
Transport · August 6, 2026ADY Extends Advance Ticket Sales for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku Route
Azerbaijan Railways is gradually increasing the advance ticket sales period for the international Baku-Tbilisi-Baku route to 90 days.
Economy · August 4, 2026TRACECA and Alat Free Economic Zone Discuss Cooperation
The Secretary General of TRACECA met with the leadership of the Alat Free Economic Zone to discuss cooperation prospects and a potential memorandum.
Economy · August 4, 2026Georgia and ADB Sign $250 Million Loan Agreement for Tbilisi Bypass Road
Georgia and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $250 million loan agreement to build a bypass road around Tbilisi, aiming to ease traffic congestion in the capital.
Economy · August 9, 2026Turkmenistan's GDP grows 6.3% in first seven months of 2026
Turkmenistan's GDP growth reached 6.3% in January-July 2026, driven by strong performance in transport, trade, and services.