Kamaladdin Heydarov meets with Russian Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov

Azerbaijan's Minister of Emergency Situations, Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov, has met with a delegation led by Russia's Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Colonel-General Alexander Kurenkov, who is visiting the country in connection with the 21st Men's and 12th Women's World Fire and Rescue Sport Championship held in Baku.

Operativ Media reports, citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Minister Kamaladdin Heydarov warmly welcomed the guests, thanked them for participating in the world championship, and highlighted the significance of hosting this prestigious international sporting event in Azerbaijan. He expressed confidence that the competition would strengthen professional ties among rescuers from member countries of the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers, promote the exchange of experience, and boost the development of fire and rescue sports.

Noting the upward trajectory of multifaceted relations between Azerbaijan and Russia, the minister emphasized the successful cooperation between the emergency management authorities of both countries. Speaking about fruitful collaboration in improving emergency preparedness, including professional training, scientific and methodological cooperation, and prompt information exchange, the minister expressed confidence that the visit would make an important contribution to expanding bilateral ties.

In this regard, it was emphasized during the meeting that the signed Joint Action Plan is of great significance for developing mutually beneficial relations and expanding the exchange of experience in various fields.

Russia's Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Alexander Kurenkov, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and noted the high level of organization of the World Fire and Rescue Sport Championship in Baku.

Kurenkov expressed satisfaction with the current level of relations between the two ministries based on close cooperation and mutual trust between Azerbaijan and Russia. He voiced confidence that the talks, exchange of views, and the signed Joint Action Plan would provide further impetus to expanding cooperation and implementing new joint initiatives.

The meeting included an extensive exchange of views on matters of mutual interest.

Subsequently, the "Joint Action Plan for 2027–2029 between the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters" was signed. The document was signed by Azerbaijan's Minister of Emergency Situations, Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov, and Russia's Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Colonel-General Alexander Kurenkov.