President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the "Protocol between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine on the provision of financial assistance to the Embassy of the State of Palestine in the Republic of Azerbaijan."
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the document formalizes the agreement signed in Baku on July 10, 2026, aimed at strengthening diplomatic cooperation and supporting the operational capacity of the Palestinian mission in the country.
Under the terms of the decree, the Cabinet of Ministers is tasked with implementing the provisions of the protocol once it enters into force. Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is instructed to notify the Government of the State of Palestine regarding the completion of the necessary domestic procedures required for the protocol's activation.
Azerbaijan has consistently maintained a supportive stance regarding the Palestinian cause, advocating for a two-state solution based on international law. This financial assistance underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Baku and Ramallah, reflecting Azerbaijan's commitment to humanitarian and diplomatic cooperation within the framework of its foreign policy priorities.
