Representatives of Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and several other countries reportedly left the venue during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address at the 7th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The walkout involved around a dozen countries, according to reports, as Herzog took the floor during the international gathering. The development drew attention to the diplomatic differences among participating nations at a conference focused on regional cooperation and confidence-building.
Azerbaijan hosted the summit, which brings together countries to discuss regional security, cooperation and measures aimed at strengthening trust between nations. The platform provides participating states with an opportunity to exchange views on shared challenges and explore areas of mutual interest.
The reported departure of several delegations during the Israeli president’s speech highlighted the political sensitivities that can influence diplomatic engagements at multilateral forums. Such gatherings often bring together countries with differing foreign policy positions, making dialogue and cooperation complex.
Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were among the countries reported to have participated in the walkout. However, the specific reasons behind each delegation’s action were not detailed in the information available.
The incident took place during a summit intended to encourage communication and cooperation among Asian countries. It has drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining diplomatic engagement when participating nations hold different positions on sensitive international issues.
Further details about the delegations’ decisions and any official explanations for the walkout were not provided in the initial report.
