President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Caleb Orr, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, on June 1.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the head of state expressed his gratitude to Caleb Orr for his participation in the official opening ceremony of the exhibitions held within the framework of "Baku Energy Week" and the "Baku Energy Forum."
President Ilham Aliyev noted with satisfaction the letter addressed by US President Donald Trump to the event, emphasizing that this gesture and the ongoing partnership are highly valued. He expressed his gratitude to the US President for this support.
The head of state highlighted the successful development of bilateral relations in recent years. He underscored the importance of the Strategic Partnership Charter signed between Azerbaijan and the US, as well as the creation of working groups to advance cooperation across various sectors. He further noted that the first meeting of the Azerbaijan-US Economic Dialogue is set to take place.
In this context, it was noted that the visit of the delegation led by Caleb Orr provides a valuable opportunity to discuss future prospects for cooperation. The head of state also touched upon the significance of the documents signed during "Baku Energy Week."
Caleb Orr conveyed the greetings of US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to President Ilham Aliyev. The head of state expressed his gratitude for the greetings and requested that his own be conveyed to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The guest emphasized that President Donald Trump's letter to "Baku Energy Week" demonstrates the importance of the event to the United States. Caleb Orr also remarked that the event highlights President Ilham Aliyev's leadership role in facilitating discussions regarding the state of global energy markets.
During the conversation, it was emphasized that "Baku Energy Week" serves as a successful platform for exchanging views on global energy issues and discussing prospects for cooperation among the world's leading energy companies, government agencies, investors, and industry experts. The meeting also noted that Azerbaijan-US relations have entered a new stage of development as a result of the efforts of both countries' leaders.
Baku Energy Week has established itself as a premier international event, bringing together key stakeholders in the energy sector to discuss energy security, transition, and regional cooperation. The forum serves as a critical venue for Azerbaijan to showcase its role as a reliable energy partner to Europe and the global market.
