President Ilham Aliyev received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Saar, on January 26 to discuss the strengthening of strategic ties between the two nations.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that during the conversation, both sides recalled with satisfaction the meeting between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Israel held in Davos a few days ago. It was noted that the Davos discussions provided a significant platform for addressing key issues on the bilateral agenda and setting future priorities for cooperation.
The meeting emphasized the successful development of relations across various sectors, including economy, trade, energy, and tourism. Specific attention was given to collaboration in agriculture, water resource management, high technologies, and artificial intelligence. Both parties highlighted that mutual visits and contacts at various levels significantly contribute to the deepening of partnership between Baku and Jerusalem. The role of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission was also underscored, following its recent successful meeting.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar informed President Ilham Aliyev that he is accompanied by a large delegation of business representatives. He expressed confidence that the upcoming Azerbaijan-Israel business forum would further stimulate economic and trade relations. Additionally, the Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the state-level care and attention provided to the Jewish community in Azerbaijan, which serves as a bridge between the two countries. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other matters of mutual interest.
Azerbaijan and Israel maintain a robust strategic partnership characterized by strong defense cooperation and significant energy ties, with Azerbaijan being a major supplier of oil to Israel. In recent years, the relationship has expanded into the non-oil sector, focusing on innovation and smart technology integration in Azerbaijan's liberated territories. The opening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tel Aviv in 2023 marked a historic milestone in the diplomatic history of the two nations, further solidifying their regional cooperation.
