President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog met Wednesday evening with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku as part of his official state visit and his participation in the CICA Summit, to which President Aliyev personally invited him.
1+During their meeting, President Herzog thanked the Azerbaijani leader for the warm reception, remarking that Azerbaijan stands as an international model of stability and continues to voice an important, highly respected perspective within the global community. The two heads of state held comprehensive discussions on deepening strategic ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, anchored in mutual respect, shared values, and aligned security interests, alongside enduring historic bonds between both peoples. They further reviewed recent geopolitical developments across the wider region, reaffirming both nations’ shared commitment to bolstering regional stability and security.
President Aliyev thanked Herzog for his warm remarks and for his appreciation of Azerbaijan’s ongoing tenure as CICA president. Aliyev said his nation remains dedicated to strengthening mutual trust among member states and expanding multilateral cooperation across the Asian continent.
1+Addressing the bilateral relationship during the meeting, Herzog highlighted the alliance’s significance and the shared determination to continue broadening its scope. “Azerbaijan and Israel share a unique relationship that has been built over many years and has proven its immense value even throughout the most complex periods,” the President said. “I thank President Ilham Aliyev for his partnership and open dialogue, and I am confident that we have much more to accomplish together,” Herzog added that both countries will continue working together to strengthen bonds between their peoples, expand cross-sector collaborations, and unlock new opportunities for future generations. “The friendship between our nations is a tremendous asset, and we are deeply committed to nurturing it,” he stated.
Concluding his remarks, Herzog thanked the organizers for convening the CICA Summit, commending Aliyev’s leadership in bringing together heads of state and senior delegations from across Asia to foster substantive dialogue and multilateral engagement among member countries.