On September 18, a security meeting between Israeli and Syrian officials will reportedly take place in Baku.

Israel had presented Syria with a detailed proposal for a new security agreement. The plan included a map outlining demilitarized zones stretching from southwest Damascus to the Israeli border. The proposal was modeled on the 1979 peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, which divided the Sinai Peninsula into three zones with varying levels of demilitarization depending on their proximity to Israel’s border.

Notably, in recent months, Baku has emerged as a significant venue for high-level meetings between Syrian and Israeli officials, facilitated by Azerbaijan's mediation efforts. A pivotal moment occurred in July 2025 when Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's special envoy, Ayman Susan, visited Baku, during which he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral relations. Reports suggest that Israeli officials were also present, indicating the commencement of direct talks between Syrian and Israeli representatives.

Subsequent meetings have focused on regional security issues, particularly in southern Syria, where both countries have strategic interests. The United States has played a supportive role, encouraging dialogue and offering diplomatic backing.