Azerbaijan, U.S. agree to expand cooperation on oil, gas, nuclear energy

BAKU. Feb 11 (Interfax) - Azerbaijan and the United States intend to expand energy cooperation, including in the oil, gas and electricity sectors under a strategic partnership charter signed in Baku by Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

"Acknowledging the Republic of Azerbaijan's strategic importance as a reliable partner in energy security, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United States of America intend to expand energy cooperation including in the oil, gas and electricity sectors bilaterally and through partnerships with third countries toward implementation of joint projects, such as interconnector projects, and diversifying supply routes," the charter states.

Azerbaijan and the U.S. "intend to work toward improving the business climate, and trade and investment flows to promote bilateral economic relations while building upon the productive history of the Azerbaijan-U.S. relationship, which has resulted in the implementation of such projects as the Contract of the Century, the Southern Gas Corridor, and benefited both sides and the broader region through close collaboration," the charter said.

The two countries also "intend to deepen civil nuclear cooperation," the document said.