Ilham Aliyev received Co-Founder and Board Member of Israel Economic Forum

On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received Jonathan Missner, Co-Founder and member of the Board of Advisors of the Israel Economic Forum.

President Aliyev emphasized that, as throughout history, Azerbaijan remains a country where representatives of various religions, including the Jewish community, live in an atmosphere of friendship, tranquility, and harmony. He noted that this coexistence is not only a reflection of the Azerbaijani people's way of life but also a cornerstone of the policies pursued by the Azerbaijani state.

The President highlighted Azerbaijan's significant role in promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue at the global level and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to contributing to this important cause.

The guests expressed gratitude to the President for Azerbaijan's longstanding support of the Jewish community and its fostering of peaceful coexistence. They shared plans to visit the Guba district to observe the living conditions of the Jewish community there.

They also emphasized their visit to Azerbaijan's liberated territories, expressing admiration for the rapid restoration and reconstruction efforts in those areas.

The delegation noted that numerous Jewish businessmen from various countries joined their visit and recognized Azerbaijan as an attractive destination for business and investment. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in this field.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on the future prospects of Azerbaijan-Israel and Azerbaijan-U.S. relations.