BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 19. The United States is seeking to deepen its strategic ties with Azerbaijan and promote regional peace following a historic summit in August, said Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker at a meeting with Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Trend reports via the U.S. Embassy in Baku.
“I’m truly honored to be here in Baku to further President Trump's historic vision for peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus,” a senior U.S. diplomat said. She emphasized discussions would cover trade, energy cooperation, security, and broader bilateral issues.
Hooker also announced the launch of a U.S.-Azerbaijan Working Group, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter. The group will support the implementation of a Strategic Partnership Charter and promote progress toward a full peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
“This initiative, combined with progress towards a full peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia, will deepen our bilateral relationship, our bilateral partnership and unlock the potential of the South Caucasus as an essential trade corridor,” Hooker said.
She added that the effort, under the leadership of President Trump and President Ilham Aliyev, aims to expand opportunities for both nations’ peoples and advance regional cooperation.