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US Secures Nuclear Deal, Strengthens Ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan

2/13/2026

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The visit yielded a nuclear energy agreement, positioning the United States as the leading candidate to build Armenia's new nuclear plant.
A Strategic Partnership Charter with Azerbaijan was signed to expand cooperation in energy, aerospace, digital infrastructure, and defense.
Vice President JD Vance said the United States would send coastal defense vessels to Azerbaijan.
The final decision on the nuclear contract will follow Armenia's parliamentary elections on June 7, 2025.

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The visit yielded a nuclear energy agreement, positioning the United States as the leading candidate to build Armenia's new nuclear plant.
A Strategic Partnership Charter with Azerbaijan was signed to expand cooperation in energy, aerospace, digital infrastructure, and defense.
Vice President JD Vance said the United States would send coastal defense vessels to Azerbaijan.
The final decision on the nuclear contract will follow Armenia's parliamentary elections on June 7, 2025.