February 11, 2026
The United States and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic partnership during a meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The partnership encompasses economic and security cooperation between the countries, along with continued collaboration in energy and counterterrorism. The deal comes amid attempts by the United States to expand its influence in the region. The leaders also discussed the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP)” meant to improve connectivity between Asia and Europe and diversify energy and trade routes.