Geneva:A meeting took place on October 19 at the new headquarters of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) in Geneva. The discussion involved ICDO Secretary-General Arguj Kalantarli and Rovshan Sadigbayli, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting focused on the development of cooperation between ICDO and Azerbaijan, emphasizing priorities in civil defense, emergency preparedness, and disaster risk reduction.
The meeting also addressed ongoing reforms within the ICDO, institutional development, and efforts to expand cooperation with member states. Preparations for the upcoming sessions of the ICDO Executive Council and General Assembly were also discussed.
In addition, information was provided about the activities of the International Monitoring and Coordination Center at the ICDO headquarters, highlighting efforts to enhance the Center’s capabilities and modernize its operations.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest and the prospects for further developing cooperation between ICDO and Azerbaijan.