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On January 26, 2026, in Baku, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors. Emphasis was placed on artificial intelligence (AI), energy, smart agriculture, and advanced technologies. This meeting symbolizes a turning point in international technological cooperation and the development of sustainable economic partnerships between Israel and Azerbaijan.
Discussions focused on optimizing regional energy flows and developing infrastructure through technology. Azerbaijan, a major energy player in the Caucasus, is seeking to diversify its exports and integrate digital and AI solutions to improve resource management. This alliance could increase the attractiveness of foreign investments, stimulate local economic growth, and position Baku as a hub for energy innovation in the region.
AI and agri-tech are at the heart of cooperation projects. Azerbaijan wants to benefit from Israeli expertise in smart agriculture, water management and industrial automation. The objective is to deploy advanced technological solutions that improve agricultural productivity, the sustainability of natural resources, and industrial innovation, while making AI a strategic lever for economic growth and regional competitiveness.
This meeting could catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI) in the technological and industrial sectors. AI is thus becoming a strategic driver of innovation and competitiveness. Joint Israel-Azerbaijan projects have the potential to create new technological value chains, attract international capital, and strengthen local innovation ecosystems, including data science, agritech, and sustainable technologies.
This cooperation reflects a geopolitical reorientation centered on technology and AI. Businesses and investors can take advantage of this by targeting transnational partnerships, innovative projects and opportunities in emerging markets. The convergence between energy, agriculture and artificial intelligence opens up new perspectives for sustainable development and regional competitiveness, making this meeting a strategic event with lasting economic and technological impacts.
