BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 21. Romania’s
National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications
(ANCOM) and Azerbaijan’s Information and Communication Technologies
Agency (ICTA) are considering cooperation aimed at strengthening
the protection, security, and resilience of telecommunications
infrastructure, ANCOM said in an interview with Trend.
ANCOM outlined that the primary objective of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) signed between the two regulators is to
establish a flexible, non-binding framework for bilateral
cooperation in the areas of electronic communications, postal
services, and radio frequency spectrum management.
The document further highlights that both organizations aim to
foster bilateral dialogue, exchange information and best practices,
and engage in joint technical and regulatory activities, all in
compliance with national laws and international commitments.
At this stage, the MoU does not specify particular joint
projects or initiatives, nor does it provide a concrete
implementation timeline. Instead, it offers a flexible cooperation
framework, allowing both authorities to identify and agree on
specific activities at a later time, based on mutual consent and
available resources. Potential forms of collaboration include
meetings, workshops, training sessions, exchanges of expertise, and
joint participation in international regulatory discussions," the
department explained.
The document places particular emphasis on the security and
resilience of telecommunications networks and services, creating
opportunities for enhanced preparedness against various challenges,
including cyber threats and emergencies, within the scope of each
party’s mandate.
The MoU was signed on November 18, 2025, by ANCOM President
Valeriu Ștefan Zgonea and Chairman of the Board of ICTA Nail
Mardanov.
