BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Six Azerbaijani nationals were repatriated from the Syrian Arab Republic to their home on September 18 as part of a planned and coordinated effort by the Azerbaijani government, followed by the repatriation of 2 citizens from the Republic of Iraq on October 7, Trend reports via Azerbaijan’s MFA.
According to the ministry, the initial step involved identifying the location, identity, and citizenship status of the repatriates.
The MFA noted that representatives from relevant state structures responsible for the repatriation of Azerbaijani citizens were dispatched to Türkiye and Iraq. They ensured that primary medical and psychological examinations were conducted for the repatriates.
"The Azerbaijani diplomatic missions in these countries carried out the necessary coordination work, and our citizens were provided with certificates for their return to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Accompanied by a delegation, the repatriation of these citizens to our country was successfully executed. Measures for the social rehabilitation and reintegration of the repatriates into society are also planned.
The government of the Republic of Azerbaijan will continue to take necessary actions for the repatriation of Azerbaijani citizens who have become victims of armed conflicts abroad," the statement said.