Herzog Calls for Anti-Terror Cooperation at CICA Summit
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
President Isaac Herzog called for expanded cooperation between Israel and Asian nations at the CICA summit in Baku, stating that peace cannot coexist with terror. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss bilateral relations and threats from Iran. Herzog also visited the Israeli embassy in Baku to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Herzog urged expanded Israel-Asia cooperation at the CICA summit, linking regional ties to anti-terror efforts.
- Herzog met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, discussing bilateral ties and Iran's threats.
- The President cited the Abraham Accords as proof of transformative regional potential.
- Herzog voted in the Knesset elections at the Israeli embassy in Baku.
- He stressed that elections are a democratic process, not a civil war.
President Isaac Herzog addressed the CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday, calling for expanded cooperation between Israel and Asian nations. He emphasized that regional ties with Israel necessitate opposition to terrorism and boycotts, stating, "Peace cannot exist alongside terror, and cooperation cannot flourish alongside boycotts." Herzog highlighted the Abraham Accords as an example of how shared interests can transform regional realities, leading to previously unimaginable connections.
Speaking to the conference delegates, Herzog asserted that every sovereign nation has the right to live in freedom and peace without constant existential threats. He expressed hope for a vision of peace in the Middle East with Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and other neighbors, and for a united front against all forms of terrorism. The President also noted that confronting cross-border challenges like pollution, hunger, and disease requires direct engagement and dialogue.
Herzog suggested that Israel can contribute to partnerships with Asian countries in fields such as science, technology, water, agriculture, energy, health, and artificial intelligence. He also welcomed the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan for meetings with Central Asian nations.
On the sidelines of the summit, Herzog met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They discussed bilateral relations and threats posed by Iran and its proxies. Herzog stressed the importance of ties between Jerusalem and Beijing and the potential for increased cooperation in economy, trade, and culture.
Earlier in the day, Herzog visited the Israeli embassy in Baku, accompanied by Ambassador Ronen Kraus, to cast his vote in the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. He urged all citizens to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing that elections are not a civil war but a democratic process to shape the nation's future.
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