BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has received requests
from 77 countries seeking assistance for the evacuation of their
citizens from Iran amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel,
the Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada stated, Trend reports.
The requests were submitted to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry, as
well as to its Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the
Consulate General in Tabriz.
Hajizada stated that the process of facilitating the departure
of our citizens and foreign nationals from Iranian territory
continues based on these appeals, and Azerbaijan is providing the
necessary support to ensure the safe passage of their citizens.
“Foreign ministers from countries including Russia, the United
Kingdom, Canada, and Italy, along with officials at various levels
from other nations, have expressed deep gratitude to Azerbaijan for
its assistance,” the spokesperson emphasized.
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