Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held talks with the leadership of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) during his working visit to the United States, where he arrived at the invitation of President Donald Trump to attend the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.
During the meeting with AIPAC Chief Executive Officer Elliot Brandt and senior representatives of the organization, the sides recalled previous contacts and visits by AIPAC delegations to Azerbaijan. Brandt praised the country’s model of interfaith coexistence, noting that representatives of different religions and cultures live in an atmosphere of peace and mutual respect. He also expressed appreciation for the state-level support provided to the Jewish community in Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev emphasized that traditions of tolerance and harmony among religious communities have historically been a way of life in Azerbaijan and highlighted the country’s contributions to global interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
The discussions also focused on Azerbaijan–U.S. relations, which participants said have gained new momentum in recent months. Particular attention was given to the successful visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance to Baku and the signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between Azerbaijan and the United States, which identifies artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and technological cooperation among key priorities alongside traditional areas of collaboration.
Both sides emphasized AIPAC’s role in strengthening Azerbaijan–U.S. and Azerbaijan–Israel ties and exchanged views on future cooperation and issues of mutual interest.
