3 Jul 2013 14:05

Azeri diplomats evacuate their families from Egypt - ambassador

BAKU. July 3 (Interfax) - The families of Azeri diplomats were evacuated from Egypt on Tuesday.

"Two families of Azeri diplomats had been staying in Egypt. They left for Baku on Tuesday," Azeri Ambassador to Egypt Shahin Abdullayev told Interfax.

"We also informed members of our community about tensions in the country. They are starting to leave Egypt. This is a coordinated process," the diplomat said.

The Azeri Embassy in Egypt is working normally, he said.