Jeyhun Bayramov, Marco Rubio discuss Azerbaijan-US strategic partnership

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have held a telephone conversation.

According to Report, citing Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials discussed the current state and development prospects of the Azerbaijan-US bilateral strategic partnership, as well as issues related to the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process.

The sides noted the significant progress made toward developing the strategic partnership in bilateral relations following the historic summit held in Washington on August 8, 2025.

In this context, they emphasized the importance of the activities of working groups on priority areas defined in the Charter on Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States for further deepening bilateral cooperation.

The conversation also highlighted key results achieved in 2026 within the Azerbaijan-US strategic partnership, including documents signed during Baku Energy Week and the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in the fields of energy, exploration, development and production of hydrocarbon resources, investment, digital technologies, trade and other areas.

It was noted that these documents had significantly expanded the practical content of bilateral cooperation.

Bayramov briefed Rubio on Azerbaijan's consistent steps aimed at advancing the peace agenda, building confidence and strengthening regional stability.

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