BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 26. A cargo train from
the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations carrying humanitarian
aid to Iran has arrived at the "Garadagh" station of "Azerbaijan
Railways" CJSC, Trend
reports.
The humanitarian cargo, consisting primarily of medicines,
exceeds 300 tons in total weight. Plans are in place to transport
the cargo to its destination within Iran via road transport
following its arrival.
Notably, on March 12, another shipment of over 13 tons of
medicines and medical supplies sent by the Russian Ministry of
Emergency Situations also transited through Azerbaijani territory
to Iran.
On March 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev. During the conversation, President Putin
expressed his gratitude for the operational support provided during
the evacuation of Russian citizens from Iran and for the conditions
created to facilitate the transit of Russian humanitarian aid to
Iran through Azerbaijan.
Against the backdrop of regional tensions, the continuous
transport of humanitarian goods underscores the vital importance of
international cooperation and transit capabilities.
