Russian ambassador thanks Azerbaijan for facilitating transit of humanitarian aid to Iran

A few days ago, the Russian President held a telephone conversation with the President of Iran. Following the phone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to deliver medical supplies to Iran at the request of the Iranian side, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov told journalists at Lankaran International Airport.

According to AZERTAC's regional correspondent, the ambassador added: "The request of the other side regarding the reception of the plane carrying medical supplies in Azerbaijan was considered and the decision was made by President Ilham Aliyev within an hour. I would like to express deep gratitude to the Azerbaijani side. Everything is well-organized and we are very much pleased that 13 tons of medical supplies are being dispatched to Iran.”