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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a 36-hour diplomatic visit. His itinerary includes attending an international summit and holding bilateral talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
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- 01Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a 36-hour visit.
- 02Herzog is attending the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
- 03The CICA forum includes 28 member states, notably both Israel and Iran, alongside China, Russia, and several Arab nations.
- 04President Herzog is scheduled to hold diplomatic talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on deepening strategic cooperation.
- 05The discussions between Herzog and Aliyev will focus on partnership in security, energy, trade, and technology.
- 06Herzog will deliver a speech at the CICA summit's plenary session and conduct bilateral meetings with participating foreign leaders.
- 07The Israeli president will conclude his visit to Baku by meeting with leaders of Azerbaijan's local Jewish community.
Herzog is participating in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The forum consists of 28 member states, including Israel, Iran, China, Russia, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, with the United States holding observer status.
During his stay, President Herzog will address the summit's plenary session and hold diplomatic meetings with foreign leaders. He and President Aliyev plan to discuss deepening strategic cooperation between Israel and Azerbaijan, particularly in the energy, security, and technology sectors. Herzog will conclude his visit by meeting with leaders of the local Jewish community in Azerbaijan.
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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran