Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov held talks in Baku with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov, the Russian ministry’s press service told TASS.
“Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov held a bilateral meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov. The Russian minister expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for helping evacuate Russian citizens from Iran during the recent Iran-Israel conflict,” the press service said.
The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation between their emergency agencies, and also highlighted Azerbaijan’s contribution to the work of the International Civil Defense Organization, which is holding its 58th session in Baku.
“Our joint efforts in this field demonstrate the priority of saving lives and providing mutual assistance as part of international cooperation among emergency services,” the press service added.
“Thank you very much, Alexander Vyacheslavovich, my dear friend. Thank you for coming to Azerbaijan,” Heydarov said in closing.
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Based on TASS materials