The heads of the emergency departments of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects for cooperation A bilateral meeting between Alexander Korenkov and Kamaldin Heydarov took place in Baku. The parties discussed current issues of cooperation and directions for continued interaction between the rescue departments. Thanks to the successful implementation of the joint action plan for the years 2024-2026, effective cooperation was built in key areas of activity. In September in Astrakhan, Russian and Azerbaijani rescue forces exchanged experience and practiced emergency response skills during the international Caspian exercise. Alexander Korenkov suggested holding such exercises every two years. The Azerbaijani side expressed its willingness to organize the next ones in the republic in 2028. The department heads paid special attention to cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining. Employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations regularly take part in special conferences organized by the Azerbaijani side. Alexander Korenkov confirmed the willingness of the Russian department to continue interaction and provide the necessary assistance to Azerbaijani experts. The parties also discussed the development of firefighting and rescue sports and the popularization of a safety culture among the younger generation. "Holding the world championships among men and women in the sport of firefighting and rescue in Baku will allow experts from our departments not only to prove themselves in sports, but also to establish contacts with colleagues from other countries", Alexander Korenkov expressed confidence. "Hosting this large-scale international sports event jointly with the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers is an important event for Azerbaijan. I am confident that the championship will further strengthen the professional ties between the rescuers of the member states of the federation, exchange experience and popularize the branches of firefighting and rescue," emphasized Kamaldin Haydarov.

The heads of the emergency departments of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects for cooperation A bilateral meeting between Alexander Korenkov and Kamaldin Heydarov took place in Baku. The parties discussed current issues of cooperation and directions for continued interaction between the rescue departments. Thanks to the successful implementation of the joint action plan for the years 2024-2026, effective cooperation was built in key areas of activity. In September in Astrakhan, Russian and Azerbaijani rescue forces exchanged experience and practiced emergency response skills during the international Caspian exercise. Alexander Korenkov suggested holding such exercises every two years. The Azerbaijani side expressed its willingness to organize the next ones in the republic in 2028. The department heads paid special attention to cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining. Employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations regularly take part in special conferences organized by the Azerbaijani side. Alexander Korenkov confirmed the willingness of the Russian department to continue interaction and provide the necessary assistance to Azerbaijani experts. The parties also discussed the development of firefighting and rescue sports and the popularization of a safety culture among the younger generation. "Holding the world championships among men and women in the sport of firefighting and rescue in Baku will allow experts from our departments not only to prove themselves in sports, but also to establish contacts with colleagues from other countries", Alexander Korenkov expressed confidence. "Hosting this large-scale international sports event jointly with the International Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers is an important event for Azerbaijan. I am confident that the championship will further strengthen the professional ties between the rescuers of the member states of the federation, exchange experience and popularize the branches of firefighting and rescue," emphasized Kamaldin Haydarov.