U.S. Chargé d’Affaires highlights expanding U.S.–Azerbaijan economic cooperation
Baku, April 17, AZERTAC
On April 17, the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan hosted Chargé d’Affaires Amy Carlon, State Department Senior Advisor for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Rebecca Neff, and U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Country Manager for Europe and Eurasia Sara Leming at its monthly Members’ Luncheon.
AmCham Azerbaijan plays a central role in fostering commercial ties and supporting U.S. private sector engagement in Azerbaijan.
The U.S. and Azerbaijani governments have been focused on implementing the Charter on Strategic Partnership signed by Vice President JD Vance and President Ilham Aliyev on February 10.
In her keynote remarks, Chargé Carlon highlighted ongoing efforts to expand cooperation on regional connectivity, including energy, trade and transit, economic investment, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, as well as security cooperation.
“Rebecca Neff and USTDA’s visit is part of this effort, as we work with Azerbaijan to develop concrete projects that will elevate our bilateral relationship,” she said.
Chargé Carlon recognized Azerbaijan’s potential as a regional transport and cargo hub and emphasized ongoing efforts by both countries to improve the business and investment climate in support of two-way investment, trade, and mutual prosperity.
She also thanked AmCham for its longstanding efforts to advance U.S.–Azerbaijani relations.
Chargé Carlon noted that “under the Trump Administration, we are laser focused on economic diplomacy and deals that provide mutual prosperity.”
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