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Thirty-three years after establishing diplomatic ties, relations between Israel and Azerbaijan continue to strengthen, with expanded cooperation across key sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and technology. In recent weeks, the Muslim-majority nation closest to Iran has taken additional steps to deepen its partnership with Israel.<\/p>\n

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Baku, capital of Azerbaijan | Photo: Nati Shohat\/FLASH90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cOne of Israel\u2019s Key Strategic Partners in the Middle East\u201d<\/strong>
\nAzerbaijan\u2019s Minister of Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, arrived in Israel today (Monday) for an official visit, during which he was presented with some of Israel\u2019s most advanced innovations\u2014particularly in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and aerial infrastructure. Israel remains a global leader in this domain.<\/p>\n

With the flourishing of diplomatic relations in recent years, Azerbaijan has become one of Israel\u2019s most important strategic partners in the Middle East. In addition to supplying around 35% of Israel\u2019s oil needs, the two countries also maintain close cooperation in agriculture, technology, and defense.<\/p>\n

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Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft in Tel Aviv | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Historic Agricultural Exports Begin<\/strong>
\nFollowing decades of economic, defense, and scientific cooperation, Israel has now begun exporting fresh produce to Azerbaijan for the first time. The initial shipments include mangoes, avocados, and peppers\u2014marking the first agricultural exports since diplomatic ties were established in 1992.<\/p>\n

The agreement came after thorough consultations with Azerbaijani authorities and includes strict phytosanitary standards to ensure the quality of the shipments. This development presents a significant opportunity for Israeli farmers, particularly in areas like the Gaza border, the Galilee, and the Arava, which have faced challenges during the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n

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View of Baku | Photo: Nati Shohat\/FLASH90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Bridges for International Cooperation<\/strong>
\nMinister of Transport and Road Safety Miri Regev welcomed the Azerbaijani minister\u2019s visit and praised the growing partnership: \u201cAzerbaijan has been a strategic ally of Israel for 33 years. We are proud to deepen these ties, which will allow us to expand collaboration in vital areas such as cyber, smart transportation, and drone technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Azerbaijan\u2019s Minister of Transport on visit to Israel | Photo: Sasson Tiram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken added: \u201cThe new agreements with Azerbaijan will open up new opportunities for Israel\u2014in both agriculture and cutting-edge technologies. This growing partnership will play an important role in strengthening Israel\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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