On February 10, a signing ceremony for the Charter on Strategic Partnership between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the United States of America was held in Baku. The document was signed by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and U.S. Vice President James David Vance.
Following the signing, the sides delivered press statements. President Ilham Aliyev said that relations between Azerbaijan and the United States are entering an entirely new stage.
The head of state noted that the Charter provides for cooperation across a number of areas, including security, counterterrorism, and energy security. According to him, Azerbaijan supplies natural gas to 16 countries, 11 of which are NATO members.
During his remarks, President Ilham Aliyev also addressed the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP). He stated that the route will connect two parts of Azerbaijan and become a major transportation corridor linking Asia and Europe through the territory of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and other neighboring countries.
The President emphasized that the implementation of this project will contribute to strengthening the peace process in the region.
He also noted that Azerbaijan has lifted all restrictions on the transit of cargo to Armenia and has begun supplying petroleum products to the country, effectively initiating trade and economic cooperation.
Ilham Aliyev added that one of the important results of the Trump–Vance administration’s efforts in the region is the implementation of the TRIPP route aimed at ensuring international peace and prosperity.
The President also recalled that six months ago a meeting was held in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump, after which a decision was made to establish a working group to develop the Charter on Strategic Partnership.
