ASTANA. September 4. KAZINFORM The aviation of the Ministry of Emergencies of Kazakhstan finished its mission on liquidating wildfires in the territories of Russia, the 'Kazaviaspas' informs.

As it was mentioned before the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev charged the Ministry of Emergencies of Kazakhstan to send two helicopters to Russia to provide assistance in suppression of wildfires.

Kazakh helicopters worked in co-operation with Russian aviation units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and foreign crews.

'Kazakh crew showed their skills and professionalism, they worked well, skillfully reacting on the situation in a challenging environment of wildfires and their outbreaks', the Ministry reported.

Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters Sergey Shoigu expressed gratitude to Minister of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan Vladimir Bozhko.

S. Shoigu noted the assistance provided by Kazakhstan in suppression of wildfires was highly appraised by Russian Government and people.