# CICA summits and forums in Azerbaijan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cica-summits-and-forums-in-azerbaijan > Updated: 2026-10-19T14:06:21.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 4. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held a series of events in Baku, Azerbaijan, centered on regional cooperation and stability. Initially, a CICA media forum was convened to address the challenges of a polarized world. This was followed by the seventh CICA summit, themed ‘A Stronger CICA in Asia, Connectivity, Digitalization and Sustainable Development’. The summit resulted in the adoption of the Baku Declaration, covering topics such as economic ties, energy security, and artificial intelligence. During the summit, Laos was announced as a new member, and Azerbaijan’s chairmanship was extended through 2028. The summit experienced significant diplomatic friction when thirteen delegations, including representatives from Türkiye, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, conducted a coordinated walkout during an address by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The departure served as a diplomatic protest against the Israeli president’s speech, highlighting deep geopolitical divisions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan used the occasion to criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza, stating that CICA members cannot maintain commitment while Israel violates the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people. During his visit, President Herzog praised Azerbaijan as a ‘model of stability’ and a ‘paragon of stability’ under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership. In his address, Herzog expressed Israel’s desire to expand regional peace, though he noted that ‘peace cannot exist with terror, and cooperation cannot thrive with boycotts.’ The visit underscored strategic ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, involving arms supply and oil trade. On the sidelines, Herzog met with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani to discuss strengthening the Abraham Accords. Aliyev also met with Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding regional connectivity and trade. ## Claims - The CICA summit is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Hakan Fidan will represent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the CICA summit. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Hakan Fidan will express views regarding Israel's human rights violations and occupation in Gaza. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The summit expects to adopt the Baku Declaration. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Laos's participation as a new member will be announced. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The summit theme is 'A Stronger CICA in Asia, Connectivity, Digitalization and Sustainable Development'. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Isaac Herzog met with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hakan Fidan and representatives from over 10 countries walked out of the hall during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship has been approved to continue through 2028. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Isaac Herzog visited Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 7th CICA summit. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Herzog described Azerbaijan as a model of stability and a paragon of stability. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Azerbaijan for CICA summit Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Baku for the CICA summit, praising Azerbaijan's stability while calling for regional peace despite facing walkouts from several diplomatic delegations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-visits-azerbaijan-for-cica-summit ### 2026-10-16: Delegations walk out of CICA summit in Baku during Israeli President's speech Delegations from 13 countries, including Iran, Pakistan, and Turkiye, walked out of the CICA summit in Baku during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s speech to protest his address. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delegations-walk-out-of-cica-summit-in-baku-during-israeli-presidents-speech ### 2026-10-14: CICA Summit in Baku sees walkout during Israeli President's speech At the 7th CICA summit in Baku, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other delegates walked out during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech. The summit also saw high-level bilateral meetings. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-to-represent-turkey-at-cica-summit-in-baku ### 2026-10-01: Baku hosts CICA Media Forum on building trust in a polarized world The CICA Media Forum in Baku addressed the need for media cooperation and responsible journalism to build trust amidst rising geopolitical tensions and disinformation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baku-hosts-cica-media-forum-on-building-trust-in-a-polarized-world --- Cite as: CICA summits and forums in Azerbaijan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cica-summits-and-forums-in-azerbaijan