Baku:The meeting between President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Isaac Herzog of Israel took place on October 14.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Herzog congratulated Azerbaijan on its continued leadership of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), noting the extension of its chairmanship for the 2026-2028 term as an indication of the trust placed in Azerbaijan. He praised the efforts made during Azerbaijan's chairmanship to enhance cooperation and build confidence within CICA.

President Aliyev expressed gratitude for the positive recognition of Azerbaijan's efforts and reaffirmed the country's commitment to fostering mutual trust and enhancing practical cooperation among CICA member states.

The two leaders also discussed the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Israel, along with various topics on the international and regional agendas.