Artak Beglaryan Discusses Humanitarian Programs with Head of Red Cross Office in Artsakh

Artak Beglaryan, the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Artsakh's President, received Bertrand Lamoni, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Stepanakert, on January 21. This was reported by the Information Department of the President's Office of the Republic of Artsakh.

Beglaryan considered the involvement of the ICRC mission in overcoming existing humanitarian challenges to be effective, and expressed particular interest in the ICRC's efforts regarding the return of prisoners and clarification of the fate of the missing persons, emphasizing the organization's crucial role in resolving these vital issues.

He stressed the need for multifaceted, active, and practical pressure from the international community on Azerbaijan, given the country's gross violations of international humanitarian law even after the end of hostilities.

Bertrand Lamoni presented the current and planned activities of the ICRC mission in Artsakh, emphasizing their readiness to assist state institutions in addressing various humanitarian issues and developing local capacities.

The parties exchanged views on various issues of the cooperation agenda, reaching specific agreements and mutually emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts for the effective resolution of existing humanitarian challenges.