The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC)

By decision of the Board of Directors of the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC), the following distinguished individuals were honored with USACC Awards on the occasion of the Chamber’s 30th Anniversary:

Elnur Aliyev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was presented with the USACC “Leadership Award” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to U.S.-Azerbaijan economic relations.

Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary for Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce, was awarded the USACC “Leadership Award” for his distinguished leadership in promoting international trade and strengthening economic cooperation between the United States and its strategic partners.

H.E. Khazar Ibrahim, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States of America, received the USACC “Ambassadorial Excellence Award” in recognition of his distinguished service and leadership in advancing U.S.-Azerbaijan relations.

Vinay Chawla, Special Envoy for Peace Missions at the U.S. Department of State, was presented with the USACC “Executive Leadership Award” for his outstanding leadership in advancing international peace and cooperation.

Evan Johnson, International Trade Specialist at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, was presented with the USACC “Corporate Excellence Award” in recognition of his long-standing partnership, exceptional leadership, and dedicated support in advancing U.S.-Azerbaijan trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

USACC congratulates all award recipients on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary and commends their valuable contributions to strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan relations, as well as advancing U.S. commercial and economic engagement.

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Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

We are pleased to share the press release issued by the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce highlighting U.S. commercial engagement in the South Caucasus under the leadership of Donald Trump.

The release features perspectives from the Executive Director of the U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Ambassadors of and to the United States, and the leadership of the America- Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce.

Read their views and insights at the link below:

https://www.trade.gov/press-release/what-are-they-saying-new-era-south-caucasus-commerce-thanks-president-trumps

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The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce marked its 30th anniversary with a high-level conference in Washington, D.C., bringing together senior officials, industry leaders, and policy experts to celebrate three decades of strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan economic partnership.

Distinguished speakers included Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary for Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce; Khazar Ibrahim, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States, Elnur Aliyev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bill Guidera, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Reggie Singh, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Orkhan Zeynalov, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Samad Seyidov, member of Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan and Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR.

Discussions focused on technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial sector collaboration, highlighting new opportunities for bilateral cooperation. Leading companies, including AECOM, Bechtel, Honeywell, Visa, SOCAR, and NEQSOL Holding, contributed to the discussions.

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International Trade Administration, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Export-Import Bank of the United States, U.S. Department of Commerce, SOCAR, Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C.

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USACC is pleased to welcome the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) as a new Sustaining Member of the Chamber.

Established in 1997, the BSE is Azerbaijan’s primary securities marketplace, providing a regulated platform for trading equities, government and corporate bonds, and money-market instruments. The BSE plays a critical role in supporting capital formation, debt financing, and the broader development of Azerbaijan’s financial markets.

For U.S. and global investors, the exchange serves as an important gateway to Azerbaijan’s capital markets, offering exposure to sovereign and corporate debt in a resource-rich economy with a steadily expanding capital-market infrastructure.

As market depth and issuance continue to grow, BSE’s role in connecting issuers with long-term capital and strengthening financial market resilience becomes increasingly significant. USACC looks forward to working closely with the Baku Stock Exchange to advance bilateral financial cooperation and investment opportunities.

We welcome BSE to the USACC community and look forward to a productive partnership ahead.

USACC Executive Director Natig Bakhishov spoke with Trend News Agency on the role of the TRIPP in advancing regional connectivity and strengthening regional economic cooperation.

TRIPP to generate opportunities for large corporations, SMEs from U.S. - USACC Executive Director (Exclusive interview) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 5. The Trump Route for Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is expected to generate opportunities not only for large corporations, but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the U.S., Natig Bakhishov, Executive Director of the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commer...

Last week, the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial Roundtable highlighting the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a cornerstone of the United States’ renewed Eurasian connectivity strategy.

Ambassadors from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, senior U.S. government officials, and leading American companies came together to examine how TRIPP can:
✔️Strengthen regional connectivity along the Middle Corridor
✔️Anchor long-term U.S. economic engagement
✔️Translate peace into sustainable, market-driven prosperity

The discussion underscored TRIPP’s unique public–private, business-led model, with active participation from U.S. institutions and companies exploring investment and infrastructure opportunities.

USACC remains committed to advancing dialogue between governments, U.S. agencies, and the private sector to ensure TRIPP delivers lasting economic impact across the Middle Corridor.

Read the full Press Release at the link below 👇
https://usacc.org/press-releases/21-12-2025-1766360755/

To explore more pictures from the event, please click the link below 👇
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Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., U.S. Embassy Baku / ABŞ-nin Azərbaycandakı Səfirliyi, International Trade Administration

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USACC welcomes Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar company, as a new member. Headquartered in San Diego, Solar Turbines is a global leader in industrial gas turbines and energy solutions, providing reliable systems for power generation, oil and gas, and industrial applications in over 100 countries. Their commitment to innovation, efficiency, and lower-emission technologies makes them a strong partner in advancing energy and infrastructure development.

The U.S. Business Delegation to the Middle Corridor Region, spanning , , and , has successfully concluded its mission. The delegation was co-organized by the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC), the America-Georgia Business Council, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan, bringing together leading U.S. public and private sector representatives.

Certified by the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, the mission included participation from U.S. Government agencies and companies such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Amrus Logistics, Inc., GKG Law, P.C., KazStroiTechnic, PIMK Rail Holding JSC, Quadro Logistics LLC, Textron Aviation Inc., Turner Construction, Wabtec Corporation, and Wings and Freeman Capital.

Read our full press release at the link below👇

https://usacc.org/press-releases/18-09-2025-1758255736/

U.S. Embassy Baku / ABŞ-nin Azərbaycandakı Səfirliyi, Embassy of Azerbaijan, D.C. , America Georgia Business Council, International Trade Administration

The U.S. Business Delegation had the honor of meeting with H.E. Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for an insightful discussion on Azerbaijan’s role in the Middle Corridor. It was emphasized that the Middle Corridor is more than just a transit route - it represents a complex network of transportation links, pipelines, fiber optics, and services. The conversation also highlighted Azerbaijan’s significant investments in regional infrastructure projects that form the backbone of this corridor.

We extend our deepest appreciation to Minister Jabbarov and his team for their warm welcome and valuable exchange with our delegation.


U.S. Embassy Baku / ABŞ-nin Azərbaycandakı Səfirliyi, Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, America Georgia Business Council

The U.S. Business Delegation to the Middle Corridor was warmly welcomed by H.E. Rəşad Nəbiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan. The delegation held productive discussions with the Minister and his team on the Middle Corridor, the role of U.S. technologies in enhancing its capabilities, and prospects for broader regional cooperation.

The historic significance of this mission was underscored, as it marked the first time U.S. public and private sector stakeholders jointly experienced the Middle Corridor firsthand, visiting key logistics sites, crossing the Caspian Sea by ferry, and continuing overland through Azerbaijan and into Georgia.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Ministry and to Minister Rashad Nabiyev personally for his leadership in strengthening Azerbaijan’s transport capacity and for the important contributions to the future of the Middle Corridor.


U.S. Embassy Baku / ABŞ-nin Azərbaycandakı Səfirliyi, Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C., U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), International Trade Administration, America Georgia Business Council