Herzog in Baku, Azerbaijan in Israel: October 2026

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In little more than a week in October, the visits run in both directions. Israel's President met Azerbaijan's President in Baku on October 14, and on October 21 and 22 the Azerbaijan Tourism Board brings a roadshow to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Here is what the official sources say, and what it means for Israelis looking at Baku.

President Herzog in Baku

On October 14, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met President Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku. According to the Israeli President's Spokesperson, the meeting took place during President Herzog's participation in the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku at President Aliyev's invitation. The two presidents discussed ways to deepen the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani presidential readout states that they exchanged views on bilateral relations, and that President Herzog congratulated Azerbaijan on its CICA chairmanship.

After the meeting, President Herzog said he believes the two countries "have much more to achieve together: strengthening the ties between our peoples, expanding our cooperation, and creating new opportunities for generations to come."

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board roadshow in Israel

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board lists a roadshow in Israel on October 21, 2026, in Jerusalem and October 22, 2026, in Tel Aviv. Its stated purposes are to present Azerbaijan's leisure and business tourism opportunities, to introduce Azerbaijani tourism companies to Israel's tourism industry, and to hold bilateral meetings between travel companies from both countries. The board also lists a familiarization trip from Israel, with a B2B workshop, on November 10 to 16, 2026.

What it means for Israelis looking at Baku

The roadshow is a trade event, built for travel companies. For the wider picture of travel between the two countries, read Israeli visitors and flights to Baku, and for the relationship, Azerbaijan–Israel ties in 2026.

If a visit to Baku is also a chance to look at a home, Sea Breeze, the Caspian resort north of Baku, is 20–25 minutes from central Baku. Tevakol Family is a partner and developer in Marina Village and BRABUS Island there.

Frequently asked questions

When did President Herzog meet President Aliyev?

On October 14, 2026, at the Presidential Palace in Baku, during President Herzog's participation in the Seventh CICA Summit, held in Baku at President Aliyev's invitation.

When and where is the Azerbaijan Tourism Board roadshow in Israel?

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board lists the roadshow on October 21, 2026, in Jerusalem and October 22, 2026, in Tel Aviv.

Who is the roadshow for?

It is aimed at the travel industry. Its stated purposes are to present leisure and business tourism in Azerbaijan, introduce Azerbaijani tourism companies to Israel's tourism industry, and hold bilateral meetings between travel companies.

How far is Sea Breeze from central Baku?

Sea Breeze, the Caspian resort north of Baku, is 20–25 minutes from central Baku.

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Informational only. Event details can change; confirm them with the organizers.

Checked October 2026.