Azerbaijani, Kazakh emergency situations ministers sign protocole on cooperation

The delegation led by Kazakh Emergency Minister Vladimir Bozhko met with Azerbaijani counterpart Kamaladdin Heydarov and ministry's officials in Baku.

Heydarov said the relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are improving.

Heydarov noted that Kazakhstan has great experience in eliminating consequences adding that cooperating in this field is necessary. Azerbaijani Minister informed the Kazakh delegation about the history, structure and work experience of the ministry.

Bozhko said Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are close states and they are interested in cooperating with Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The minister said the visit is of great importance for them.

“The heads of our states have friendly and working relations. Both countries have a number of similar problems and we consider it necessary to cooperate in solving these problems,” he said.

Later on the ministers signed a protocol on cooperation.

“Talks are being held to eliminate man-made disasters on the Caspian Sea. We are trying to use the experience of every country in eliminating consequences of the climate changes. We want to study the experience concerning sand storms and other natural disasters in Kazakhstan,” he said.

/APA/