Baku:The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan successfully repatriated 13 Azerbaijani citizens from Syria, including six women and seven children, on October 6.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, The individuals’ identities and Azerbaijani citizenship were verified before their return. A Working Group, involving representatives from various state bodies, was deployed to Syria to facilitate the repatriation process. They conducted initial medical and psychological assessments of the returnees.
Coordination efforts by Azerbaijan’s embassies in Syria and Turkey, along with the Consulate General in Istanbul, ensured the citizens received certificates of return and air tickets to Azerbaijan.
Plans are underway to assist the repatriates with social rehabilitation and reintegration into Azerbaijani society. The government is committed to ongoing efforts to repatriate citizens affected by armed conflicts abroad.