No:174/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov with President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog
30 March 2023 13:50
On 30 March 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov was received by President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog within the framework of his official visit to Israel.
At the meeting, current issues on the bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and Israel, including the regional and international situation, were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke with satisfaction about the bilateral cooperation agenda that has developed in various directions, including political, economic, security, culture, education, high technologies, cyber security and other fields, over the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and noted that close contacts between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Israel play an important role in the development of relations.
It was noted that the opening of Trade and Tourism Offices of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the State of Israel in 2021, and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the State of Israel in 2023, are indicators of the development of relations between the two countries.
It was emphasized that regular political consultations and high-level visits held between Azerbaijan and Israel play an important role in the further development of relations between the two countries.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also informed the other side in detail about the current situation in the region in the post-conflict period and the large-scale restoration and rereconstruction works carried out by Azerbaijan in the liberated territories. At the same time, information was provided on the military-political provocations committed by Armenia, the imitation of negotiations by evading its obligations, the continuation of the mine threat, and the fact that it has not withdrawn its armed forces from Azerbaijan in accordance with its obligations. It was underlined that Armenia has continued its aggressive rhetoric and activities in recent weeks. It was stated that Azerbaijan is determined to establish peace and security in the region, as well as to reintegrate Armenian residents.
President Isaac Herzog emphasized that Israel attaches importance to the development of relations with Azerbaijan as its strategic partner. It was stated that the traditions of friendship and solidarity existing between the peoples of the two countries are an important component of the developing relations between our countries today. The positive contribution of the Jewish community living in Azerbaijan to bilateral relations was noted with satisfaction. Confidence was expressed that the opening of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Israel will play an important role in the further development of relations.
At the meeting, an exchange of views was also conducted on regional issues of mutual interest.
