Embassy of the Russian Federation expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan

The Russian Embassy in Azerbaijan expressed gratitude to our country for assistance in evacuating Russian citizens from Iran.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was stated in a message on the diplomatic mission's Telegram channel.

"The Russian Embassy is providing assistance to Russian citizens leaving Iran through the border crossing point in Astara. We would like to express our gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for their assistance, including the prompt consideration of issues related to issuing border crossing permits," the publication states.

The diplomatic mission also emphasized that at present, approximately 500 Russians are already on the lists for departure through Azerbaijan.