Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations has said it is ready to support Azerbaijan in the field of humanitarian demining.
"PostMedia" reports that Russian Minister of Emergency Situations Alexander Kurenkov made the remarks in Baku during a meeting with Azerbaijan's Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaleddin Heydarov.
"Among the wide range of issues in our field, we will continue to pay special attention to tasks in humanitarian demining. Employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations regularly take part in thematic conferences organized by the Azerbaijani side. In this regard, I confirm the ministry's readiness to continue cooperation in this area and to provide the necessary support to Azerbaijani specialists if relevant requests are received," — Kurenkov said.
According to the Russian minister, cooperation between the agencies of the two countries is built on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual respect for interests. "Over the years of joint work, we have repeatedly demonstrated our commitment to these principles and our determination to develop the capacity of the rescue services of Russia and Azerbaijan," — he added.
The meeting discussed current issues of cooperation and future areas of interaction. As a result, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and strengthen practical cooperation.
