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Cooperation potential with the U.S. to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable platform discussed

02 June 2026 13:04 (UTC +04:00)

"During our meeting with Caleb Orr, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, held within the framework of Baku Energy Week, we discussed the strategic priorities for the development of the economic partnership between our countries, as well as prospects for joint activities in trade, energy, industry, artificial intelligence, digitalization, critical minerals, mining, and other fields," Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economу of the Republic of Azerbaijan shared on his X account, APA reports.

"We emphasized the importance of strengthening regional connectivity to boost economic activity, and highlighted opportunities for cooperation aimed at reinforcing Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable platform connecting Europe, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Middle East," the minister noted.

Firuza Vahid

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