In Baku, delegations of emergency departments in Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan met with the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov. The prospects for cooperation were discussed by the head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Alexander Korenkov, the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus Vadim Sinevsky, the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sanzhar Zuparov, and the Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Emergency Republic of Almich Akazhenov of the Emergency Republic of Almezh. The head of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry, Alexander Korenkov, noted the dynamic development of Russia-Azerbaijan relations and emphasized the importance of dialogue at the highest level. The development of firefighting and rescue sports remains an important part of the cooperation. At the meeting, the importance of holding the World Championship in Baku was emphasized. The parties expressed confidence that the competition will contribute to the development of this sport and the expansion of the exchange of professional experience. The meeting also discussed the work carried out in Azerbaijan in the field of preventing emergency situations and eliminating their consequences, including ensuring fire safety, strengthening the material and technical base and training personnel. The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alexander Korenkov, emphasized that the joint action plan signed today will give further impetus to the development of cooperation between the emergency departments of Russia and Azerbaijan. The participants of the meeting thanked the country's leadership for the hospitality and the conditions created for the athletes participating in the world championships.