01.09.2026 10:30
During the meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, a humorous dialogue took place over mineral water. Seeing Pezeshkian drinking mineral water of Georgian origin, Aliyev suggested Azerbaijan's 'Istisu'. The mutual conversation between the two leaders, held in Turkish, was met with laughter.
The meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek was highlighted by a humorous "mineral water" conversation between the two leaders in Turkish.
"İSTİSU" SUGGESTION AGAINST GEORGIAN WATER
During the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shared a moment that brought smiles. During the meeting, Aliyev noticed his counterpart Pezeshkian drinking mineral water of Georgian origin from the table and intervened, recommending Azerbaijan's famous "Istisu" mineral water. One notable detail was that the two leaders conducted this warm conversation in Turkish.
"YOU BROUGHT IT FOR YOURSELF, BUT NOT FOR US"
Aliyev addressed Pezeshkian sincerely, saying, "Drink some Azerbaijani water too; I brought some for myself." Iranian President Pezeshkian, who is of Turkish origin and known for frequently speaking Turkish, did not remain indifferent to this warm offer and responded in Turkish, "You brought it for yourself, but not for us!"
This short and sweet exchange, which caused mutual laughter between the leaders, softened the atmosphere of the official meeting and became one of the most striking moments reflected on cameras.