Washington: The text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the establishment of a strategic working group to develop a Charter on strategic partnership has been published on the website of the US Department of State. The MoU focuses on strengthening strategic ties between the two nations.
According to Trend News Agency, the agreement outlines the formation of a Strategic Working Group tasked with developing a Charter on Strategic Partnership within six months. The group will focus on regional connectivity, economic investment, and security cooperation, covering areas such as energy, trade, transit, Artificial Intelligence, digital infrastructure, defense sales, and counterterrorism cooperation.
The MoU, signed on August 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., will remain operative for one year with provisions for extension upon mutual agreement. It allows for the discontinuation by either party with a 60-day written notice. The document also notes that existing projects will not be affected if the MoU is discontinued.
The MoU specifies that it is not legally binding under international or domestic law, and each party will maintain its separate mission and responsibilities. The cooperation outlined does not form a legal partnership or entity, and each participant will bear its own expenses related to the MoU’s activities.