Kyiv: Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko has announced that Azerbaijan has delivered over 2,100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the war. The assistance has been crucial in supporting Ukraine’s medical and energy infrastructure during the ongoing conflict.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Liashko detailed that Azerbaijan’s humanitarian aid efforts include significant shipments of medicines, medical supplies, hospital equipment, and energy equipment. These contributions, totaling more than $11.5 million, have been made through 125 shipments. The aid has come from various Azerbaijani government bodies, businesses, charities, and the Ukrainian community residing in Azerbaijan.
Liashko highlighted that Azerbaijan has sent over 605 tons of essential supplies, which include medical equipment, food, hygiene products, and generators. Additionally, Azerbaijan’s civic and business sectors have supported these efforts. Beyond immediate humanitarian needs, Azerbaijan is actively assisting in the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure by supplying necessary electrical equipment like cables, generators, and transformers.
Furthermore, Azerbaijan’s commitment to Ukraine’s energy resilience is evident with over $10 million allocated for the supply of energy equipment, including transformers and generators, from 2023 to 2025. Minister Liashko emphasized that this assistance reflects a solidarity rooted in the values of recovery, peace, and development.