CIS joint emergency drill sees strong participation from Azerbaijani MES team PHOTO

The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of Azerbaijan has participated in joint exercises held by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries

The exercises took place from May 19 to 23, 2025, at the training ground of Russia’s Noginsk Rescue Centre under the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani MES.

The joint drills focused on responding to emergencies caused by natural and man-made disasters. This year’s scenario centred on “Eliminating the Consequences of an Earthquake Accompanied by Large-Scale Destruction.”

Representing Azerbaijan was the MES’s International Search and Rescue Team, which deployed 30 personnel and 5 specialised vehicles for the training.

The drills aimed to strengthen coordination and enhance response capabilities among emergency services from CIS countries.

By Tamilla Hasanova