The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), Mr. Arguj Kalantarli, held a meeting with Mr. Rovshan Sadigbayli, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, at the Organization’s new Headquarters, on 19 October 2026.

The meeting focused on further developing cooperation between the ICDO and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Discussions addressed current engagement and potential priorities in civil protection, emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening their partnership and identifying further areas for practical collaboration.

The Secretary-General briefed Mr. Sadigbayli on the Organization’s ongoing reforms and initiatives aimed at enhancing its institutional effectiveness and expanding cooperation with Member States.

The discussions also covered preparations for the upcoming sessions of the ICDO Executive Council and General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Geneva on 27–29 October 2026.

During the visit, Mr. Sadigbayli was introduced to the ICDO’s International Monitoring and Coordination Centre (IMCC). He was briefed on the Centre’s ongoing modernization and development, which aim to strengthen its capabilities and advance coordination and cooperation in civil protection.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on areas of mutual interest and on opportunities to further deepen cooperation between the ICDO and the Republic of Azerbaijan.