Israel's President Herzog Calls for Peace and Cooperation at Baku Summit
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog called for peace and cooperation at the CICA summit in Baku on October 15, emphasizing the fight against terrorism. He cited the Abraham Accords as proof of how shared interests can change political realities and highlighted Israel's potential contributions to Asia in technology and innovation. Herzog stated that peace cannot coexist with terror and cooperation cannot thrive amid boycotts, while also welcoming a planned visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Central Asia.
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- President Yitzhak Herzog called for peace and cooperation against terrorism at the CICA summit in Baku.
- Herzog stated that peace cannot coexist with terror and cooperation cannot thrive amid boycotts.
- He highlighted the Abraham Accords as a model for changing political realities through cooperation.
- Israel has much to offer Asia in technology, innovation, and other fields, Herzog said.
- The Israeli president noted Israel's long-standing participation in the CICA organization.
- Herzog welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visit to Central Asia.
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog addressed the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit in Baku on Thursday, October 15. He urged for expanded cooperation between Israel and Asian nations, emphasizing the critical need to combat terrorism. "I hope and pray that we will see the realization of peace in the Middle East, with Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and our neighbors, and that together we can fight terrorism in all its forms," Herzog stated.
The Israeli president highlighted the significance of the Abraham Accords, which he said demonstrated how cooperation and the pursuit of shared interests can alter political realities. He noted Israel's participation in CICA since its inception, partly due to an initiative by Shimon Peres in the 1990s. Herzog expressed his belief that Israel has much to offer Asia in the 21st century, citing expertise in technology, water management, agriculture, energy, tourism, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
Addressing Asian and neighboring countries, Herzog stressed Israel's commitment to deepening cooperation and expanding peaceful relations. "Peace cannot coexist with terror, and cooperation cannot flourish amidst boycotts," he declared. He asserted that every sovereign nation within the organization has the right to live in freedom and security, free from existential threats.
Herzog also welcomed news of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visit to Uzbekistan for meetings with Central Asian representatives. "We will continue to seek common ground, choosing dialogue over division and cooperation over hostility," the Israeli president concluded.
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