US official hails VP Vance's Azerbaijan visit as boost for regional stability

US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Azerbaijan has established a solid foundation for stability and shared economic growth in the region, Jacob Helberg, US Deputy Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, said.

Helberg, who accompanied Vance on his South Caucasus tour, shared on social media that Baku’s hospitality and progressive energy were truly impressive, Caliber.Az reports.

Wrapped up a very productive stay in Baku, Azerbaijan. The hospitality and forward-looking energy of this city have been truly remarkable. It is clear the Trump administration's route for international peace and prosperity (TRIPP) will change the region forever. @VP Vance's… pic.twitter.com/tGQneJ6Q64

— Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg (@UnderSecE) February 12, 2026

“Wrapped up a very productive stay in Baku, Azerbaijan. The hospitality and forward-looking energy of this city have been truly remarkable. It is clear the Trump administration's route for international peace and prosperity (TRIPP) will change the region forever. Vice President Vance's historic visit has established a powerful foundation for regional stability and shared economic growth,” he noted.

Vance’s trip to Baku on February 10‑11 followed a visit to Armenia aimed at reinforcing a US‑brokered peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia after decades of conflict.

During talks with President Ilham Aliyev, Vance signed a new Strategic Partnership Charter focused on economic, security, energy, and technology cooperation, as well as expanded US support for Azerbaijani territorial water protection.

A core subject was advancing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a planned transport corridor linking Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenia to boost regional connectivity and trade.

By Jeyhun Aghazada