Azerbaijan, ICDO Seek to Expand Cooperation

On December 22, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Arguj Kalantarli, the newly elected Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO).

Minister Bayramov congratulated Kalantarli on his election-the first time an Azerbaijani has held this post-during the 3rd extraordinary session of the ICDO General Assembly held in Baku, The Caspian Post reports, citing the Foreign Ministry.

He emphasized that this milestone reflects Azerbaijan’s growing international prestige and its expanding role in civil defense.

The discussions revolved around the enhancement of international cooperation in civil defense, strategies for addressing both natural and man-made disasters, as well as opportunities for collaboration and exchange of experience in humanitarian assistance.

During the session, Secretary-General Arguj Kalantarli provided insight into the ICDO’s current activity, its strategic priorities, and future objectives.