Israel-Azerbaijan commission meeting planned for 2027 - EXCLUSIVE

The fifth meeting of the Azerbaijan-Israel intergovernmental commission is planned to be held in Azerbaijan in 2027, Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ronen Krausz told Report.

According to him, the previous, fourth meeting of the commission was held in Jerusalem on November 20, 2025.

"The next meeting should take place in Azerbaijan in 2027. We do not have the exact details yet, but that is the plan," the diplomat said.

Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and Israeli Finance Minister Ze'ev Elkin serve as the commission's co-chairs.

Speaking about priority areas for bilateral economic and technological cooperation, Krausz highlighted the potential for cooperation in information technology, innovation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

According to Krausz, cybersecurity cooperation between the two countries has been developing for several years, including with the participation of a local academy.

"A memorandum of understanding on artificial intelligence has been signed. This is definitely being discussed, and we are trying to move this area forward," the diplomat said.

According to Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee, trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $41.76 million in January-July 2026, up 26.58% year on year.