BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 27. Trucks carrying humanitarian aid sent by Russia to Iran have crossed into Iranian territory through the "South Astara" state border checkpoint of Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
The total weight of the humanitarian cargo, which mainly consists of medicines, exceeds 300 tons.
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A cargo train from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations carrying humanitarian aid to Iran arrived at the Astara station of Azerbaijan Railways and was sent to Iran via the Astara terminal, 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 12, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations sent a humanitarian aid shipment weighing over 13 tons, consisting of medicines and medical supplies, to Iran via Azerbaijan.
On March 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, expressed his gratitude for the prompt assistance in evacuating Russian citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as for facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid sent by his country to Iran via Azerbaijani territory.
Against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the region, the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian cargo once again underscores the importance of international cooperation and transit capabilities.
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23:49
A cargo train from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations carrying humanitarian aid to Iran has arrived at the "Astara" 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.
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10:39
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.
