Which is the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in the Jewish state?

  • A. Iran
  • B. Iraq
  • C. Thailand
  • D. Germany

Correct Answer: C. Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani parliament on November 18, 2022 approved a proposal to open an embassy in Israel. The historic decision will make Azerbaijan the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in the Jewish state. Prime Minister Yair Lapid welcomed the move, saying “Azerbaijan is an important partner of Israel and home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the Muslim world.

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