Baku: 'I congratulate Azerbaijan on achieving peace with Armenia with the mediation of Trump,' Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar said at a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, APA reports. He noted that this will lead to the prosperity of the region: 'At the same time, President Ilham Aliyev is leading Azerbaijan forward.'

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the statements were made during a significant diplomatic event highlighting the recent peace developments in the region. The involvement of former President Donald Trump in mediating the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia was acknowledged as a pivotal step towards securing stability in the area.

Gideon Sa'ar emphasized the potential benefits that peace could bring to the region, suggesting that it could pave the way for enhanced cooperation and economic development. In his remarks, Sa'ar also recognized the leadership of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in guiding Azerbaijan through this transformative period.

The joint press conference underscored the mutual interests of Israel and Azerbaijan in fostering peace and progress, with both countries expressing optimism about the future prospects of the region following the peace agreement.