Geneva:Arguj Kalantarli, Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), recently met with Rovshan Sadigbayli, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations. The meeting took place at the ICDO's new headquarters.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the ICDO and Azerbaijan, covering topics such as civil protection, emergency preparedness, and disaster risk reduction. Both parties stressed the significance of reinforcing their partnership and exploring new areas for practical collaboration.

Kalantarli provided Sadigbayli with an overview of the ICDO's ongoing reforms and initiatives designed to improve its institutional effectiveness and broaden cooperation with its Member States. The meeting also included talks on preparations for the upcoming ICDO Executive Council and General Assembly sessions, scheduled in Geneva from October 27 to 29, 2026.

Sadigbayli was introduced to the ICDO's International Monitoring and Coordination Centre (IMCC) during his visit. He received briefings on the Centre's modernization efforts, which aim to enhance its capabilities and support coordination and cooperation in civil protection.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on shared interests and further opportunities to deepen cooperation between the ICDO and Azerbaijan.