Jeyhun Bayramov: Azerbaijan has allocated approximately $400 million for international aid since 2020

More than 140 countries have received international assistance from Azerbaijan over the past 15 years, with approximately $400 million allocated for support through bilateral and multilateral channels since 2020.

As Report informs, this was stated by Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov at the conference "Strengthening Global Solidarity through Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation."

The conference is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA).

According to the Foreign Minister, among the recipients of aid are 54 African states, 111 out of 121 member states of the Non-Aligned Movement, 52 out of 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, 43 out of 44 least developed countries, as well as 28 out of 39 small island developing states.

"Since 2020, approximately $400 million has been allocated for assistance through bilateral and multilateral channels. Our support takes a wide variety of forms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Azerbaijan provided assistance to 80 countries," Bayramov said.

The minister noted that Azerbaijan's cooperation with African countries included support in combating the Ebola epidemic and participation in the Alliance for the Fight Against Curable Blindness.

"As part of this initiative, more than 900,000 people underwent eye examinations, and over 150,000 cataract removal surgeries were performed. At the same time, professional development of local medical specialists was carried out," the Foreign Minister said.