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Aliyev calls Israel a close friend and reliable partner
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory message to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, calling Israel a close friend and reliable partner. The message is timed to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent an official congratulatory message to President of Israel Isaac Herzog on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the state. In his address, Aliyev expressed a desire for further development of bilateral relations and emphasized the particular importance of cooperation between the two countries. According to the head of the Azerbaijani state, Israel remains a close friend and reliable partner for Azerbaijan.
Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the expansion of bilateral ties with Israel and expects further strengthening of cooperation in key areas. The president expressed confidence that the traditional friendly relations between the two states and mutually beneficial cooperation in a number of priority areas will continue to develop. He emphasized that this serves the interests of both peoples and is the result of joint efforts.
The congratulation coincided with publications in Israeli media reporting a possible visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Baku. According to The Times of Israel, the visit may take place on May 8. The materials note that the upcoming visit may become an important stage in bilateral relations and strengthen the strategic partnership.
According to the same sources, the date of the visit is not accidental: it coincides with the official Independence Day of the State of Israel, which is celebrated as a national holiday. For millions of Palestinians and Muslims around the world, this date is associated with the Nakba — the tragic exodus and loss of homeland related to the events of 1948. Despite this, Azerbaijan continues to maintain close ties with Israel, while officially expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people in international organizations.
Netanyahu's visit to Baku is also considered in the context of international legal matters. Israeli media emphasize that Azerbaijan is not a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which means it is not obliged to implement the decisions of the Hague Tribunal. This circumstance may facilitate the visit of the Israeli Prime Minister amid investigations into alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
Azerbaijani officials have neither confirmed nor denied the information about Netanyahu's visit, but developments in the diplomatic sphere indicate increased contact between the countries. In recent years, bilateral relations have been strengthening both politically and economically. Azerbaijan and Israel cooperate in defense, energy, technology, and agriculture.
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and tense international environment, the Azerbaijani leader’s congratulation sparked reactions in various political circles. Some observers saw it as a pragmatic move aimed at strengthening ties with a technologically advanced partner, despite potential political costs in terms of perception in the Islamic world.
Azerbaijan has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992, but until recently did not have an official embassy on Israeli territory. In March 2023, Azerbaijan opened its first embassy in Tel Aviv, marking a significant step in the development of bilateral ties. In response, Israel expressed its intention to deepen the strategic partnership and expand cooperation in international formats.
The future development of relations between Azerbaijan and Israel will depend on many factors, including foreign policy challenges, internal priorities, and dynamics in international organizations. However, the current interaction indicates stability in the bilateral agenda and mutual interest in its expansion in the near future.
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