Armenia
Pashinyan Sets Timeline for Peace Agreement with Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a peace agreement with Azerbaijan could be signed in 2027-2028, narrowing his earlier timeframe of up to 2031.
Pashinyan: Proposals on Armenian Railway Competitiveness to Be Prepared Within Three Months
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a group will be created within three months to address the competitiveness of the country's railways. He spoke after talks with Russian Railways head Oleg Belozerov.
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan: three different innovation economies
Georgia leads its neighbours overall in WIPO’s index, Armenia ranks higher for outputs, and Azerbaijan has a larger input–output gap. A single league-table position does not describe the whole system.
AI is changing regional businesses. Which tasks should come first?
Banks, retailers and producers in the region are integrating AI into everyday work. World Bank case studies show where value appears—and why another firm’s savings cannot be promised to your own.
Why Azerbaijan’s economy is growing more slowly than its neighbours
The World Bank estimates Azerbaijan’s 2026 GDP growth at 1.2%. New nine-month data show 1.5%, but leave a larger question unresolved: what can replace a weakening oil-sector growth engine?
Azerbaijan and Armenia Discuss Power Line Construction Under TRIPP Project
A technical meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives on power line construction under the TRIPP project took place in Goris. The sides discussed coordination and next steps.
Armenian Ambassador to US: TRIPP Groundbreaking May Take Place in Early 2027
The groundbreaking ceremony for the TRIPP project could take place in early 2027, according to Armenian Ambassador to the US Narek Mkrtchyan. He said the program has reached the stage of practical implementation.
Gazprom Armenia Resumes Gas Supplies to Armenia After Repairs
Natural gas supplies from Russia to Armenia resumed on September 25 after planned repair work on the North Caucasus–Transcaucasia gas pipeline.
Armenia's Central Bank Raises Key Rate to 6.75%
At its meeting on September 15, 2026, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia raised the key rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%.
Azerbaijan: Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided an update on the Zangezur Corridor. Completion of the projects is planned for the first half of 2027.
Moody's: Normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia Relations to Accelerate Trade in the Caucasus
Moody's considers the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia a key positive geopolitical event for the region. According to the agency, it will improve transport connectivity and create new trade opportunities.
Azerbaijan Transits 2,900 Tonnes of Grain from Russia to Armenia
Azerbaijan Railways reports another transit shipment: 1,400 tonnes of barley and 1,469 tonnes of wheat sent from Balajari station to Boyuk-Kesik station.
Azerbaijan: TRIPP Implementation Impossible Without Baku, Launch Expected in 2027
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister stated that TRIPP negotiations are held between the US and Armenia, but implementation is impossible without Baku's participation. The project's start is expected in 2027.
Baku and Washington discuss normalization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations
Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov received U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Armenia David Allen. The sides discussed the peace process and implementation of the 'Trump Route'.
Wizz Air expands presence in Armenia to four aircraft and launches new routes
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air will increase its fleet in Yerevan to four aircraft and launch flights to Basel, Valencia, and Varna starting in December.
US Used Nvidia Chip Access to Broker Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
The US offered Armenia access to advanced Nvidia chips in exchange for participation in a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, according to the WSJ.
Azerbaijan Sends Another Batch of Oil Products to Armenia
Azerbaijan has dispatched a batch of oil products to Armenia, along with Russian wheat, fertilizers, and timber transiting through Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan to Send Another Batch of Diesel Fuel to Armenia
Azerbaijan continues exporting petroleum products to Armenia: 989 tons of diesel fuel will be shipped from Bilajari station.
Russia ships 242 tons of propane to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan took place on August 24: 7 railcars with propane were dispatched from Bilyajari station.
S&P: TRIPP Initiative to Strengthen Regional Ties and Trade
S&P Global Ratings believes the TRIPP initiative can strengthen regional ties and support trade and investment in the medium term, also noting possible progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization after elections.
Azerbaijan Continues Transit of Russian Goods to Armenia
On August 22, wheat and propane from Russia were sent in transit through Azerbaijan to Armenia. Since the start of deliveries, the total volume of grain has exceeded 49,000 tons.
Azerbaijan Continues Grain Transit from Russia to Armenia
Another batch of grain will be sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan today. In total, more than 47,000 tons of grain have been transited since the start of deliveries.
Armenia Aims to Effectively Implement EAEU Mechanisms
The Armenian government has presented a draft program for 2026-2031, emphasizing the key importance of effectively implementing EAEU mechanisms for the future of the Union.
Azerbaijan to Send Another Train with Russian Wheat to Armenia
On August 19, a train with 1,820 tons of Russian wheat will depart from Azerbaijan to Armenia in transit. Since the start of shipments, over 42,000 tons of grain have been transported through Azerbaijan to Armenia.