Baku: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov met with a delegation led by Carl Kress, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Eurasia at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on January 12, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared this information with APA.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting focused on the current state of bilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States in areas such as energy, trade, regional connectivity-including the TRIPP route-and economic investment. Discussions also included ways to familiarize U.S. private sector representatives with Azerbaijan’s infrastructure and logistics capabilities, as well as prospects for expanding cooperation.
Participants in the meeting positively assessed the bilateral contacts and discussions that have been ongoing in these areas, aiming toward the preparation of a Strategic Partnership Charter following the Washington Peace Summit on August 8 of the previous year.
Furthermore, the meeting highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in regional energy security, the importance of developing renewable energy resources, diversification of trade routes along the Middle Corridor, and the favorable business and investment environment in Azerbaijan. Opportunities for establishing new partnerships were also discussed.