FM Bayramov discusses Azerbaijan-U.S. strategic partnership with U.S. company executives
Baku, September 25, AZERTAC
Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Roundtable with top corporate leaders and representatives of key U.S. companies on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The discussions highlighted the geostrategic importance of Azerbaijan and the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States following the historic Washington Summit of 2025, underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral ties in key areas.
In his remarks, Minister Bayramov briefed the participants on Azerbaijan’s foreign policy priorities and steps since regaining independence, the pillars of the Azerbaijan-U.S. strategic partnership, and the core areas of Azerbaijan-U.S. cooperation in the economic, energy, trade, digital transformation, AI, connectivity, and other fields of mutual interest, as well as regional developments and the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process.
Minister Bayramov drew attention to the regional normalization process following the August 2025 Washington Joint Declaration and initialed Peace Agreement, including practical confidence-building measures such as lifting transit restrictions and initiating direct bilateral trade interactions with Armenia.
He also stressed the importance of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) in ensuring unimpeded access between mainland Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, while strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and economic integration.
The minister further emphasized Azerbaijan’s strategic role as a regional connectivity hub through the Middle Corridor, alongside the Digital Silk Way.
The meeting explored the operationalization of joint working groups on trade, energy, AI, and connectivity following the inaugural U.S.–Azerbaijan Economic Dialogue, which secured over $8 billion in commercial commitments across more than 10 signed agreements.
The meeting also highlighted major strategic energy milestones, including partnerships with U.S. companies.
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