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The 7th CICA summit in Baku brought together conflicting Middle Eastern and Asian leaders to address security, connectivity, and AI risks. Despite tensions, delegates adopted the Baku Declaration, extending Azerbaijan’s chairmanship and admitting Laos as a new member.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address at the CICA summit in Baku prompted five delegations to leave the hall, but the Qatari Emir remained seated, highlighting a diplomatic divergence. The incident exposed tensions between Iran and Qatar, with Tehran accusing Doha of supporting Israel, while eyewitnesses confirmed the Emir’s presence. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani and Bahraini leaders to discuss regional stability and the Abraham Accords.