BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. Work is underway to
return Azerbaijani citizens rescued from a ship hit in the Azov Sea
on June 5, a source in Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry told Trend.
According to the source, the employees of the Consular Section
of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Russia are currently in Yeysk.
The source noted that they are providing appropriate consular
support to the injured and rescued Azerbaijani citizens. The
condition of the injured is good, and several of them are expected
to be discharged from the hospital in the near future.
"As part of the search and rescue measures carried out by the
relevant bodies of Russia, the identification of the deceased and
other necessary measures are being continued.
At the same time, necessary measures are being taken to carry
out documentation work for the rescued Azerbaijani citizens,
provide them with return certificates, and organize their return to
the country.
The Foreign Ministry is keeping the issue under special control
and is closely coordinating with the relevant bodies.
The public will be provided with additional information about
the identities of the deceased and the return of their bodies to
our country," the source said.
