Herzog Calls for Expanded Peace in Middle East at Azerbaijan Summit
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke at the CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, urging for expanded peace and cooperation in the Middle East, including with Lebanon and Syria. He stated that peace and cooperation cannot coexist with terrorism and boycotts, citing the Abraham Accords as a successful model. The summit was attended by representatives from Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Herzog's visit also involved a commercial flight over Turkey.
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- President Isaac Herzog called for expanded peace and cooperation at the CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- Herzog stated that peace and cooperation cannot exist alongside terrorism and boycotts.
- The summit was attended by representatives from Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
- He presented the Abraham Accords as a successful model for regional cooperation.
- Herzog expressed hope for peace with Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
- His visit included a commercial flight that passed over Turkey.
President Isaac Herzog addressed the CICA conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday, calling for expanded cooperation between Israel and Asian nations and deeper diplomatic ties in the region. He emphasized that peace cannot be advanced alongside terrorism and boycotts, speaking at an international summit attended by representatives from Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Herzog highlighted the importance of the CICA conference, which Israel joined in the 1990s at the initiative of former President Shimon Peres. He stated that in a time of deepening global divides and eroding trust in international forums, expanding cooperation is particularly crucial. "We convene at a time when the gaps between the nations of the world seem to be widening, and this situation is exacerbated by the erosion of trust in multilateral forums. In the face of this wave of cynicism, CICA stands as an oasis of cooperation," the President said.
Presenting the Abraham Accords as a successful example of regional cooperation that reshaped the political landscape, Herzog expressed hope for extending the circle of peace to more Middle Eastern countries. "I hope and pray that we can see a vision of peace in the Middle East, with Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and with our neighbors, and that together we can fight terrorism in all its forms," he stated.
Addressing the summit participants, Herzog stressed Israel's desire to deepen its political and economic ties, while clarifying that cooperation cannot be separated from the fight against terrorism. "Israel aspires and works to deepen cooperation and expand our circle of peace. But it is important to clarify: peace cannot exist alongside terrorism, and cooperation cannot flourish alongside boycotts," he declared.
He concluded by calling for continued dialogue and cooperation among nations. "Looking to the future, we will continue to build and strive for common ground, to choose dialogue over division, and cooperation over hostility." The President's visit to Azerbaijan included a commercial flight on AZAL that traversed Turkish airspace, despite reports that Turkish authorities were unaware of his presence on board.
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