International Emergency Exercise in Baku 2023

The international “Baku 2023” exercise took place at the Baku International Maritime Trade Port in Azerbaijan’s capital, organized by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Emergency Situations. This exercise involved emergency management and search and rescue teams from member countries of the Organization of Turkish States (TDT). It was overseen by Azerbaijan’s Minister of State of Emergency, Kemaleddin Haydarov, and attended by TDT Secretary General Ambassador Kubaniçbek Ömuraliyev, among others. The exercise included 8 helicopters, 1 amphibious aircraft, 245 special-purpose vehicles, 6 specially trained dogs, and 1,180 personnel from TDT member countries. The scenario included responding to a radioactive leak, firefighting with helicopters and amphibious aircraft, and a rescue operation for a ship with an explosion.