Israel and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in Jerusalem to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, marking another step in strengthening their long-standing alliance. The agreement follows a recent joint declaration between Israel and the United States and reflects a shared commitment by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ilham Aliyev to position their countries at the forefront of technological innovation.

The partnership will focus on developing supercomputing infrastructure, integrating artificial intelligence into critical civilian sectors, advancing human capital, and promoting joint research initiatives. Israeli and Azerbaijani officials emphasized that artificial intelligence is not merely a future concept but a present-day tool with transformative potential for national development and global impact.

Leaders from both countries highlighted their mutual trust and common strategic challenges, widely understood to include concerns about Iran. They suggested that deeper technological collaboration could enhance operational capabilities and strengthen both nations’ ability to address regional threats while driving innovation-driven growth.