President Armen Sarkissian and the RA Human Rights Defender discussed issues related to the return of prisoners of war and the rights of inhabitants of border communities

The President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian met with Arman Tatoyan, the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia.

The Human Rights Defender informed the President about the work done by the HRD’s Office in recent months. He presented the problems registered during their regular visits to the border regions of the Republic. Armen Tatoyan noted that the Azerbaijani authorities continuously and consistently carried out planned actions violating the internationally recognized rights of the residents of Armenia’s border settlements.

The Human Rights Defender also presented his observations on the process related to the state borders of the Republic of Armenia, stating that HRD has already applied to the relevant international instances regarding the process accompanied by gross violations of human rights.

The President of the Republic and the Human Rights Defender paid particular attention to the return of the Armenian prisoners of war and civilians held on the Azerbaijani side. Arman Tatoyan informed the President about the work of the HRD's Office in detail, noting that they cooperate with all involved structures, as well as with international organizations.

They agreed that the Offices of the President of the Republic and the Human Rights Defender would work together to return the captives, as well as to raise the concerns and issues of the Armenian side in the international instances.

In this context, the President highlighted the work carried out by the Human Rights Defender's Office, professional observations, and fact-finding activities.