South Caucasus economic news

'First economic deal since independence': Azerbaijani petrol arrives in Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 19, 2025

Twenty-two wagons of petrol arrived in Armenia from Azerbaijan by rail via Georgia. Economist commentary and reactions from Armenian social media users.

Pashinyan says Armenia may seek alternatives to Georgia for transit with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 19, 2025

Azerbaijani media report that the transit tariffs cited by Georgia are 20 times higher than current rates.

Minval Politika: Baku may restore rail links with Armenia 'in response to Tbilisi’s tariff move'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 11, 2025

“Azerbaijan no longer views transit through Georgia as the only route”

Azerbaijan to supply oil to Armenia: official silence and political-economic implications

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 10, 2025

Although official statements claim the issue is still “under discussion,” Baku and Yerevan have in fact already reached an agreement.

Azerbaijan’s WTO membership back on agenda: significance and reasons for prolonged delay

Azerbaijan

December 08, 2025

Critics say the main reason for the delay is a lack of political will and the influence of monopolistic interests within the country.

Georgian Railways to carry fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia free of charge in one-off move

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 08, 2025

“Georgia has been and remains a strategic and reliable partner to Armenia and Azerbaijan”