Azerbaijani FM meets US Assistant Secretary of State

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with a delegation led by Caleb Orr, US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Report that the meeting discussed the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan-US relations, as well as issues of mutual interest related to the economy, energy security, transport and communication links, investment, trade and the regional agenda.

The sides emphasized the importance of further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in accordance with the Strategic Partnership Charter signed between Azerbaijan and the United States. It was noted that the first meeting of the Azerbaijan-US Economic Dialogue would be of special importance in terms of developing cooperation ties.

The meeting highlighted long-term cooperation in the energy sector, particularly Azerbaijan's contribution to energy security. Prospects for developing cooperation in renewable energy, the green transition, innovation and high technologies were also reviewed.

Bayramov informed the delegation about Azerbaijan's favorable investment climate, regional connectivity projects and initiatives aimed at developing international transport corridors. In this regard, the growing importance of the Middle Corridor and its contribution to regional economic integration were emphasized.

The sides discussed the current situation and significant progress in the region following the historic agreements reached during the Washington summit in August last year, as well as the opening of communication lines and implementation of the TRIPP project.

The parties also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.