Delegations from 13 countries including those from Palestine, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt, walked out of the seventh CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, in protest against a speech by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Delegations and representatives from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian Authority—walked out of the summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, during an address by Israeli President Isaac Herzog on October 15, 2026.
The summit was attended by senior representatives from Asian and Middle Eastern nations, including countries that do not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel.
According to reports, Representatives from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates remained in the hall. The decision of the Emir of Qatar to remain seated drew particular attention due to the absence of formal diplomatic ties between Doha and Jerusalem, as well as Qatar’s role in mediating sensitive regional issues.