President Ilham Aliyev has reaffirmed Azerbaijan's support for an independent Palestinian state during talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in Baku on Wednesday (15 July).
According to the Azerbaijani presidency, Aliyev said Azerbaijan supports the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. The president said he was confident Mustafa's visit would help strengthen what he described as the fraternal ties between the two sides.
Mustafa conveyed greetings from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and thanked Azerbaijan for its continued political and humanitarian support. He also expressed hope that Palestine would overcome its current challenges with the backing of friendly countries.
The meeting also highlighted several initiatives undertaken by Azerbaijan in support of Palestinians, including educational programmes, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic engagement.
Relations between Azerbaijan and Palestine have been shaped by political support in international organisations and cooperation through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Azerbaijan has consistently backed a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has repeatedly voiced support for Palestinian statehood in international forums. The Palestinian leadership, including President Mahmoud Abbas, has maintained regular contact with Azerbaijani officials, with several high-level meetings taking place over the years.
Baku has also extended diplomatic support to Palestine through its continued backing of the Palestinian embassy in Baku. According to officials, these efforts reflect the close political relationship between the two sides.
During Wednesday's meeting, both sides highlighted several areas of Azerbaijani support:
The two sides also discussed expanding economic cooperation, including the export of selected Palestinian agricultural products to Azerbaijan on preferential terms.
With the humanitarian situation in Palestine remaining severe, the meeting underscored Azerbaijan's intention to continue combining political backing with humanitarian and educational assistance while pursuing closer bilateral cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.
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