BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. The strategic
partnership between Azerbaijan and Israel is delivering substantial
economic benefits for both countries, Israel’s Foreign Minister
Gideon Sa’ar said, Trend reports.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Baku with Azerbaijan’s
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Sa’ar pointed to the growing ties
between the two nations since the opening of Israel’s embassy in
Azerbaijan.
The minister emphasized the significant growth in trade between
Azerbaijan and Israel from 2024 to 2025, noting that bilateral
trade reached $360 million last year.
On January 25, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar commenced a
diplomatic mission to Azerbaijan, visiting Baku with the aim of
strengthening bilateral political and economic ties. The itinerary
includes a series of formal engagements and discussions with
government officials, civil society representatives, and
participants from local Jewish communities.
