Russia invites CIS countries to take part in Arctic emergency response exercise

© The Russian Ministry of Emergency SituationsRussia’s Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov
Russia’s Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov
Russia’s Minister for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Alexander Kurenkov addressed the 38th meeting of the Interstate Council for Emergency Situations of Natural and Man-Made Disasters of the CIS member states in Kazakhstan, where he outlined plans for holding a large-scale Arctic exercise in the summer of 2027 and invited specialists from other countries to participate.
According to Kurenkov, the exercise will involve simulated emergency scenarios typical of northern latitudes. Firefighting and rescue vehicles, equipment, protective gear and other supplies will also undergo testing.
“I am convinced that this format will mark another important step toward strengthening multilateral cooperation between our agencies,” Alexander Kurenkov said in conclusion.
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