Azerbaijan Expresses Support for Board of Peace Goals, Clarifies Position on $7 Billion Gaza Initiative

Baku, The Gulf Observer: Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its support for the objectives of the Board of Peace, while clarifying its position regarding a recently announced financial initiative related to Gaza.
Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, stated on his official X platform that Azerbaijan, as a founding member state, supports the goals and objectives of the Board of Peace.
“Azerbaijan, as a founding member state, supports the goals and objectives of the Board of Peace. In the future, Azerbaijan may consider participating in investment projects in Gaza through the Board of Peace,” said Hikmat Hajiyev.
However, he clarified that Azerbaijan does not envisage participation in the USD 7 billion financial initiative concerning Gaza that was announced during the Board’s meeting.
The statement underscores Azerbaijan’s continued engagement with the Board of Peace framework while distinguishing its position on specific financial commitments discussed at the inaugural session.