Senior officials from the United States and Azerbaijan held the inaugural session of their bilateral working group on December 19, marking the start of practical implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed at President Donald Trump’s Peace Summit in Washington on August 8.
According to a statement published by the U.S. Embassy in Baku on social media, the meeting focused on joint activities envisioned under the MOU, including efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and trade.
Discussions also covered economic investment, with particular attention to artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, as well as enhanced security cooperation between the two countries.
“The United States looks forward to working with our valued strategic partner Azerbaijan to advance President Trump’s vision for peace and prosperity and unlock the rich economic potential of the South Caucasus,” the embassy said.
The working group is expected to serve as a key platform for advancing U.S.–Azerbaijan cooperation across economic, technological, and security domains as part of broader regional engagement efforts.
