Baku: The American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan recently hosted an event featuring Charg© d’Affaires Amy Carlon, along with State Department Senior Advisor for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Rebecca Neff, and U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Country Manager for Europe and Eurasia Sara Leming. This gathering took place at the chamber’s monthly Members’ Luncheon, as reported by the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan to APA.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the U.S. and Azerbaijani governments have been diligently working on implementing the Charter on Strategic Partnership, signed on February 10 by Vice President JD Vance and President Ilham Aliyev. During her keynote speech, Charg© Carlon underscored the ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation in areas such as regional connectivity, energy, trade, transit, economic investment, digital infrastructure, and security cooperation. The presence of Ms. Neff and USTDA representatives is part of this initiative to develop tangible projects aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship.
Furthermore, Charg© Carlon acknowledged Azerbaijan’s potential as a regional transport and cargo hub and highlighted the ongoing efforts by both nations to improve the business and investment climate. These efforts are geared towards supporting two-way investment, trade, and shared prosperity. She also expressed gratitude to AmCham for its enduring efforts to advance U.S.-Azerbaijani relations.
Charg© Carlon remarked, “Under the Trump Administration, we are laser-focused on economic diplomacy and deals that provide mutual prosperity.”