Defense Minister Benny Gantz is wrapping up a previously undisclosed official visit to Azerbaijan, his office announces. Gantz, who is returning to Israel this evening, says the visit dealt with diplomatic and security issues. Gantz met with President Ilham Aliyev as well as Azerbaijani counterpart Zakir Hasanov. According to his office, Gantz stressed during the visit the importance of Israel-Azerbaijan ties and 'the importance of working toward peace and stability in the world and in the region.

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