BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15.
Azerbaijan has achieved significant successes, President of Israel
Isaac Herzog said at the 7th Summit of the Conference on
Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku
on Thursday, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.


He noted that under the wise leadership of President Ilham
Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become the main pillar of stability,
incredible economic growth and strengthening of relations in the
region.


"This summit, which we are participating in, proves that
Azerbaijan is indeed an admirable country in establishing effective
regional partnership and reliable measures. In a period of
increased tension, Azerbaijan has always kept CICA in the center of
attention and supported the common welfare through the expansion of
dialogue and partnership," he also said.


Herzog emphasized that direct dialogues and contacts are
important.


"Because in the 21st century world where we interact with each
other, isolation is an illusion. Climate change, hunger, disease
and other transnational challenges still cross political borders.
No country in the world can develop alone in isolation," he
added.


The 7th CICA Summit is taking place in Baku under Azerbaijan's
chairmanship, bringing together heads of state and government, as
well as delegations from CICA member states, observer states,
observer organizations, and partner entities.


The summit provides an opportunity to discuss dialogue and
confidence-building among member states amid rising interstate
tensions, escalating conflicts, and the emergence of new hotspots
of tension, including in Asia.


One of the summit's key outcomes is the admission of Laos as a
new CICA member. The summit is also expected to see the adoption of
documents aimed at intensifying the organization's activities and
strengthening cooperation in specific areas.


The Baku Declaration is expected to serve as the summit's main
political document. It is set to endorse Azerbaijan's CICA
chairmanship and welcome initiatives and activities undertaken over
the past two years in various areas. The document is also expected
to outline measures to strengthen the international order and
address risks in the military-political, economic, environmental,
and other spheres.


The Baku Declaration will place particular emphasis on promoting
tolerance and intercultural dialogue, advancing the use of science,
education, and innovation to support security and well-being, and
addressing the opportunities and risks associated with artificial
intelligence.


In addition to the Baku Declaration, the summit is expected to
adopt a separate statement on occupational safety and health.