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Aliyev and Vance discuss peace process, transit corridors, technology, and security
Azerbaijan and the United States have elevated bilateral relations to a new level after signing a Strategic Partnership Charter in Baku, expanding cooperation in energy, transport, artificial intelligence, and regional security.
On February 10, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held an expanded meeting in Baku with US Vice President James David Vance, concluding with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Charter between the two countries.
Welcoming the American delegation, Aliyev described the past six months in bilateral relations as an “exceptional period,” highlighting intensive political dialogue, mutual visits, and growing cooperation across multiple sectors.
He said the visit and recent high-level contacts demonstrate a shared determination to deepen partnership and formally elevate relations.
Vance thanked the Azerbaijani leader for the reception and conveyed greetings from US President Donald Trump.
He emphasized the importance of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia reached with Washington’s mediation and noted the US administration’s intention to strengthen ties with Baku following what he described as policy mistakes of the previous administration.
Key issues discussed
Talks covered:
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advancement of the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agenda
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development of the TRIPP transport corridor
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cooperation in politics, economy, and trade
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high technologies, artificial intelligence, and data centers
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regional and international security
Vance also highlighted Azerbaijan’s environment of religious tolerance, noting peaceful coexistence among different faith communities.
What the Charter includes
The Strategic Partnership Charter reaffirms mutual support for sovereignty and territorial integrity and outlines major areas of cooperation.
Regional connectivity and energy
Both sides plan to expand transport, energy, and digital infrastructure, including the Trans-Caspian route and the TRIPP project, while deepening cooperation in oil, gas, electricity, and civilian nuclear energy.
Economy, investment, and technology
The document promotes bilateral investment, artificial intelligence partnerships, data-center development, innovation support, cybersecurity cooperation, and stronger private-sector engagement.
Security cooperation
Azerbaijan and the US agreed to broaden defense ties, counterterrorism coordination, cybersecurity collaboration, and humanitarian demining support.
Institutional framework
Working groups will be created across key sectors, with regular meetings planned to implement agreed projects and roadmaps.
The signing of the Charter is expected to mark a new phase in Azerbaijan–US strategic alignment and strengthen Baku’s role in regional security, energy supply, and transcontinental connectivity between East and West.