No:154/26, Press release on the meeting of Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov with representatives of the United States Department of State and the United States Trade and Development Agency
15 April 2026 11:56
On 15 April, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov met with the Senior Advisor of the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs of the United States Department of State Rebecca Neff and representatives of the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
During the meeting, issues arising from the implementation of the Strategic Partnership Charter between the two countries, including energy and trade issues, regional connectivity and cooperation in the fields of economic investment were discussed.
The sides exchanged views on potential projects in transport, digitalization, artificial intelligence, etc., the work carried out in this direction, and the participation of private sector representatives.
During the meeting, Azerbaijan’s important role in the energy security of the region, the diversification of trade routes in the Middle Corridor, as well as the existing favorable business and investment environment in Azerbaijan and opportunities for establishing new connections were reviewed.
At the meeting, views were also exchanged on other bilateral issues of mutual interest.