Armenia, Azerbaijan Launch Joint Internet Transit Project as 400 Tonnes of Fertiliser Cross Border
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Updated · Euronews · Jun 23
Armenia, Azerbaijan Launch Joint Internet Transit Project as 400 Tonnes of Fertiliser Cross Border
3 articles · Updated · Euronews · Jun 23
Summary
Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom agreed to route internet traffic through each other’s infrastructure, opening a new cross-border transit link between the former wartime rivals.
The companies said the project will diversify regional data routes, strengthen network reliability and resilience in the South Caucasus, and support wider Eurasian telecom infrastructure.
AzerTelecom tied the deal to its Digital Silk Way plan, which includes a fibre-optic cable under the Caspian Sea to build a new Europe-Asia digital corridor.
More than 400 tonnes of fertiliser also reached Armenia from Russia via Azerbaijan on Tuesday, adding to over 14,000 tonnes of diesel, 4,000 tonnes of petrol and 32,000 tonnes of grain already transited.
The telecom pact and growing cargo flows mark another practical step in Armenia-Azerbaijan cooperation as the two countries move beyond decades of conflict.
Will economic interdependence truly anchor peace in the Caucasus, or will it create new vulnerabilities for the region?
As former rivals open their first direct data link, what guarantees protect citizen privacy from state surveillance?
Bridging Divides: How the 2026 Armenia-Azerbaijan Internet Transit Deal Reshapes the South Caucasus
Overview
On June 22, 2026, Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom signed a mutual internet transit agreement, establishing a new digital bridge between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This partnership improved the flow of internet traffic between their networks, creating additional opportunities for international data transmission. As a result, digital infrastructure development was fostered and overall connectivity across the South Caucasus was strengthened. The agreement facilitated more efficient and reliable internet services, allowing individual users and organizations to benefit from improved speed and stability of data exchange throughout the region.