WASHINGTON, D.C. โ€” President Donald Trump welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the White House for high-level talks aimed at strengthening U.S.โ€“Azerbaijan relations.

Discussions centered on energy cooperation, regional stability in the South Caucasus, and expanding bilateral trade. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strategic partnership, highlighting Azerbaijanโ€™s role as a key energy supplier and regional ally.

The meeting comes at a time of evolving geopolitical challenges, with both sides emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration in security, infrastructure, and economic development.