A US technical delegation concluded talks in Baku regarding the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) corridor, aiming to strengthen US-Azerbaijan infrastructure partnerships. The TRIPP corridor, a 42-kilometre route through Armenian territory, is part of a broader strategy to enhance regional connectivity and energy security, linking Central Asia to Europe. The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is exploring various infrastructure projects in Azerbaijan, emphasizing the country's strategic energy role in Europe. Concurrently, the EU is also focusing on strengthening ties with Azerbaijan for energy and connectivity.