Washington, DC – The USA and Azerbaijan signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during US Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Baku, encompassing cooperation in security and economic fields.
This move aims to expand US influence in a region where Russia was previously the dominant power.
The agreement was signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and US Vice President Vance.
Aliyev emphasized that the two countries are entering a “completely new phase” of cooperation, particularly in defense industry sales and the development of artificial intelligence technologies.
Additionally, energy security and counterterrorism efforts will be strengthened.
Vance stated that the USA will provide Azerbaijan with a number of vessels to support the protection of its territorial waters. This is part of an effort to enhance the country’s maritime security capabilities.
Trump’s International Road to Peace
This partnership follows Vice President Vance’s visit to Armenia this week,
during which he signed an agreement with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
This agreement could pave the way for the construction of a nuclear power plant, aiming to reduce reliance on Russian and Iranian energy imports.
The USA Vice President’s tour also aims to advance the “Trump International Peace and Prosperity Road” project. This 43-kilometer corridor will connect Armenia to Azerbaijan, passing through the exclave of Nakhchivan, and then on to Turkey.
It will enhance connectivity between Asia and Europe and contribute to diversifying energy and trade flows away from Russia, given the ongoing tensions stemming from its war in Ukraine.
The new strategic partnership reflects Washington and Baku’s desire to expand economic and security cooperation to bolster regional stability.
It also lays the foundation for technological and defense cooperation between the two countries. Furthermore, it reflects the growing US role in the region following the decline of traditional Russian influence.
