15.10.2026 13:51
At the 7th CICA Summit held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a major diplomatic protest took place during the speech of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and representatives from more than 10 countries left the hall.
The 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, witnessed a major diplomatic protest that resonated widely in international public opinion.
While the sessions within the scope of the summit were continuing, Israeli President Isaac Herzog was invited to the podium to deliver his speech.
HERZOG TOOK THE PODIUM, THE TURKISH DELEGATION AND OTHER COUNTRIES LEFT THE HALL
At the moments when Israeli President Herzog began his speech around noon, representatives of many countries, led by Turkey, reacted to the situation. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, representing Turkey, along with the accompanying Turkish delegation, and representatives of more than 10 countries stood up from their seats and left the hall.
COMMON STANCE AGAINST ISRAEL IN BAKU
These moments of collective protest at the widely attended summit created a chill in the hall. As Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other country representatives left the hall, the seats remained empty, and this harsh diplomatic message became the most talked-about event of the CICA 7th Summit.