Azerbaijani, US top officials discuss peace agenda, regional connectivity initiatives

Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev and the United States delegation led by Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, discussed advancement of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agenda during a meeting on November 19. 

According to Hajiyev’s post on X, the discussions covered a wide range of issues, including the implementation of regional connectivity initiatives, Caliber.Az reports. 

The two sides also exchanged views on key regional and global developments, “reaffirming the spirit of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States,” Hajiyev said. 

Pleased to meet with the United States delegation led by Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Our discussions covered a wide range of issues, including the advancement of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agenda and the implementation of regional… pic.twitter.com/NPg6JLz6Ng

— Hikmet Hajiyev (@HikmetHajiyev) November 19, 2025

Allison Hooker arrived in Azerbaijan after visiting Yerevan, where she met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. In Armenia, the parties discussed the implementation of the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project and other areas of mutual interest.

The TRIPP project is an infrastructure project designed to link mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan via Armenia’s southern Syunik region. Proposed following the Second Karabakh War, it aims to provide direct, uninterrupted access between the two Azerbaijani territories.

In August 2025, a trilateral agreement reached in Washington between the United States, Azerbaijan, and Armenia established the framework for opening the corridor. The agreement seeks to facilitate trade, transportation, and wider regional connectivity.

By Sabina Mammadli