"Azerbaijan's measures to combat COVID-19 - effective": M. Bocharnikov

We are witnessing Azerbaijan's domestic measures and its efforts to fight COVID-19 bore fruit. Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Bocharnikov said at a press conference held on the occasion of Russia Day.

Highlighting Azerbaijan's contributions to the battle with coronavirus, the Ambassador said that a summit entitled "We stand together against COVID-19" took place in May on the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev, as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement.

"We highly appreciate this initiative of Azerbaijan in the fight against coronavirus," Bocharnikov said.

The Republic of Azerbaijan has provided humanitarian aid to nearly 15 countries. We have also made a contribution of $ 300 thousand to UNRWA – UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in 2020 to help alleviate human sufferings and support efforts with a view of constraining the spread of the novel coronavirus in Palestine.

Moreover, on June 11, the Azerbaijani government allocated $25,000 humanitarian assistance to Yemen to fight COVID-19 spread.