The veil was lifted: President Herzog landed in Azerbaijan for a state visit

Israel's President Isaac Herzog landed in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for a day-and-a-half state visit. During the visit he will meet with President Aliyev, take part in the international CICA conference and deliver a speech before world leaders. The visit is meant to strengthen the strategic ties between Israel and Azerbaijan.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog landed today (Wednesday) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for a day-and-a-half state visit. The visit takes place against the background of the growing strategic importance of the relations between Israel and Azerbaijan, a Shiite-Muslim state bordering Iran. During the visit the president is expected to take part in the CICA conference, an international summit for cooperation among Asian states, and to deliver a speech before the conference plenary alongside senior leaders from around the world. The president will also hold a diplomatic meeting with Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, in which they will discuss deepening strategic cooperation. Herzog will conclude the visit with a meeting with the heads of the local Jewish community.