Armenia is currently exploring the possibility of importing electricity from several neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan, as part of its strategy to bolster national energy security.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this initiative during a briefing held today.
Pashinyan noted that Armenia is evaluating various supply regimes to manage fluctuations in energy demand and surplus. "There are different supply regimes for electricity. Sometimes countries experience energy surpluses, while at other times, there is a shortage. Given Armenia's investments in artificial intelligence and the resulting energy needs, we must determine if it is feasible to import electricity from any source, including Azerbaijan, should the necessity arise," Pashinyan stated while commenting on recent discussions between Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives in Lachin regarding energy exchange.
The Prime Minister further emphasized that Yerevan is actively discussing energy cooperation and potential supply routes with Georgia, Turkey, and Iran as well.
This development comes amidst broader efforts to normalize relations between the two South Caucasus nations. Energy cooperation is increasingly viewed as a potential pillar for regional stability, following the restoration of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and the ongoing peace process. Historically, the energy sector has served as a catalyst for regional integration, and such discussions signal a shift toward pragmatic economic engagement between Baku and Yerevan.
