Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting on Thursday with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to discuss the evolving dynamics of Azerbaijan–U.S. relations and regional developments in the South Caucasus.
According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered a wide range of topics including the current state and future prospects of bilateral ties, the role of interparliamentary cooperation, and ongoing efforts to enhance regional security.
Minister Bayramov provided Senator Daines with a detailed update on the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, outlining both progress made and remaining challenges in the aftermath of the 2020 and 2023 conflicts. He emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to achieving a lasting peace in the region and highlighted the strategic importance of U.S. support in this regard.
The talks also touched on broader areas of mutual interest, reflecting the deepening diplomatic engagement between Washington and Baku. Senator Daines, visiting the region amid increased U.S. focus on the South Caucasus, expressed interest in continued cooperation, particularly in areas of regional stability, economic development, and security partnerships.
The meeting underscores efforts by both sides to strengthen dialogue at a time of geopolitical shifts and ongoing post-conflict recovery in the South Caucasus. No specific agreements were announced, but both parties reaffirmed their intention to maintain close diplomatic contact moving forward.
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