Israeli President attends Baku summit despite boycott; Iran sends representative
Israeli President Herzog flew to Baku on an Azerbaijani commercial flight via Turkish airspace for an Asian countries summit, despite a regional boycott. A Turkish source claimed ignorance of his presence, while Iran, which has no diplomatic ties with Israel, also sent a representative. This marks a notable diplomatic opening in the region, though the summit's concrete outcomes remain unclear.
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Turkish FM Walks Out During Israeli President's Speech at Baku Summit
Israeli President Herzog attended an Asian countries summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, despite a regional boycott. During his address, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and other delegates staged a walkout, confirmed by Anadolu Agency. This incident indicates continued diplomatic friction between Turkey and Israel, mirroring a prior protest at the UN General Assembly.