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Exporting fruit and veg to Azerbaijan

Posted on May 4, 2025

For the first time, in 33 years of diplomatic ties, Israel will export fresh agricultural produce (mangoes, avocados, and peppers) to Azerbaijan. It opens a new door for Israeli agriculture on the Modern Silk Road and could expand to other … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijani books support Israel

Posted on March 2, 2025

New Azerbaijani textbooks attribute the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s roots to Arab rejection of the 1947 U.N. Partition Plan. Azerbaijan is also the first Muslim-majority country to define antisemitism in its textbooks, offering positive portrayals of both Jews and Israel. https://www.jns.org/azerbaijani-textbooks-show-increasing-support-for-israel-and-respect-for-jews/

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Azerbaijan buys into Israeli gas field

Posted on February 23, 2025

Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) is acquiring a 10% stake in Israel’s offshore Tamar natural gas reservoir from Union Energy, owned by Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel. The stake was worth around half a billion dollars when Union Energy bought it … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan promotes tourism to Israelis

Posted on April 14, 2024

Last year, Azerbaijan made history by becoming the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in Israel. Azerbaijan Airlines operates 9 weekly direct flights from Baku to Tel Aviv. Azerbaijan was one of 12 countries represented at the Tel … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan buys a Barak

Posted on November 20, 2023

Azerbaijan has bought a Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries from $1.2 billion. Its purpose is said to protect Azerbaijan against the threat from Iran. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-azerbaijan-buys-12b-israel-aerospace-barak-missile-system-1001462371

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Satellites for Azerbaijan

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel Aerospace Industries is to supply Azerbaijan with two satellites worth $120 million. One of the Azerbaijan’s previous satellites failed after colliding with space debris or a small meteorite. https://www.1lurer.am/en/2023/04/21/Israel-and-Azerbaijan-are-expanding-cooperation-in-field-of-economy-and-security/917691

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Azerbaijan opens embassy in Israel

Posted on April 2, 2023

Azerbaijan is the first Shia Muslim country to open an embassy in Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said he plans to lead an economic delegation to Baku in April. 114 Israeli companies operate in Azerbaijan, which provides Israel with … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan appoints its first ambassador to Israel

Posted on January 8, 2023

Deputy Minister of Science and Education Mukhtar Mammadov has reportedly been appointed as the country’s first ambassador to the Jewish State. He previously supervised projects with Israel. The news of was praised by George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan. https://www.jns.org/azerbaijan-appoints-its-first-ambassador-to-israel/ … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan see Israeli Education innovation

Posted on December 11, 2022

ORT – Israel’s leading science & technology education network invited 50 educators from Azerbaijan to its Tel Aviv Innovation Center. They learned about Israeli education techniques such as interactive displays, creating wood models, and autonomous teamwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ioa0r7GkM

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Azerbaijan to open embassy in Israel

Posted on November 28, 2022

The Azerbaijani parliament has announced its historic decision to open an embassy in Tel Aviv. It will be the first embassy in Israel of a country with a Shi’ite majority and a Shi’ite government. Azerbaijan recently opened a trade office … Continue reading →

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