Prime Minister’s Office:
In the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the field of artificial intelligence.
Israel and Azerbaijan signed yesterday (Tuesday), February 3, 2026, 16 Shevat 5786, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the field of Artificial Intelligence, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. The agreement signed today is another step in advancing the State of Israel towards global leadership in the field of Artificial Intelligence, as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flagship goals. This follows the signing of a joint declaration in this field with the United States last month.
In the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the declaration was signed by the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Eshel, and Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev.
Israel and Azerbaijan intend to deepen their ongoing alliance through Artificial Intelligence. The partnership will focus on supercomputing infrastructure, the application of Artificial Intelligence in critical civilian sectors, human capital, and joint research.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“Welcome, Mr. Minister, and distinguished delegation.
AI, as you know, is Azerbaijan – Israel. AI is also Artificial Intelligence, and we are connecting the two.
We have a wonderful partnership that has lasted for many years. I fondly remember my first visit to Azerbaijan many years ago, and then my second visit. I saw the tremendous change and tremendous development that took place there.
Of course, over the years, our friendship has flourished and is now looking towards the future. The future is already here. AI is not a tool of the future, but a tool of the present that is rapidly moving towards tomorrow. We must ensure that we are among the leading countries in this field, and I think we can do much more and better together.
I very much welcome this, and I know that BG (Res.) Eshel will do everything to cooperate in the best way with our loyal ally, Azerbaijan, and we have many plans. I am sure you will hear more about them, but I think this is another step up the ladder of establishing our close relations.
Please convey my warm regards to President Aliyev, and you can tell him, as we always say: ‘Next year in Jerusalem’ – tell him – this year in Jerusalem, that he should come to visit us. He will be received here with great warmth.”
Head of the National AI Directorate, Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Eshel:
“The State of Israel and the Republic of Azerbaijan have extensive cooperation based on appreciation and trust, as well as shared challenges.
Cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence is an important additional layer between the countries, as it signifies the future of two nations with unique challenges, which can lead to life-changing solutions for their citizens and even for the entire world.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defined Artificial Intelligence as a subject in which the State of Israel will be a global leader, and we intend to fulfill this mission.”
– Stills: Haim Tzach / GPO
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