President Isaac Herzog traveled to Azerbaijan on Wednesday to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, in Baku.
Herzog and Aliyev met at the Presidential Palace during the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), where the two presidents discussed ways to deepen the strategic relationship between their nations, the President's Office confirmed.
They also discussed regional developments and their shared commitments to security and stability in the region.
Herzog thanked Aliyev for the warm welcome and called Azerbaijan a model of stability and a valued voice in the international community.
At the meeting, Herzog said, “Israel and Azerbaijan share a unique relationship, one that has been developed over many years and has proven its importance in complex times as well. I thank President Ilham Aliyev for our partnership and for the open dialogue between us, and I believe we have much more to achieve together: strengthening the ties between our peoples, expanding our cooperation, and creating new opportunities for generations to come. The friendship between our countries is of deep value, and we are committed to continuing to nurture it.
Herzog takes opportunity to meet with FM of Bahrain
Meanwhile, Herzog's meeting with Zayani focused on the necessity of strengthening the Abraham Accords and the expansion of peace and cooperation.
During the meeting, Herzog commended the King of Bahrain and emphasized the value of the relationship between the two nations.