  Armenian President raises PoW return with ICRC chief May 25, 2022 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian has raised the return of all Armenian prisoners of war from Azerbaijan at a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer The two me on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Khachaturian stressing the importance of continued active cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross in solving a number of humanitarian problems. Khachaturian stressed the importance of ensuring the return of Armenian prisoners of war, hostages and civilians, who, after the 44-day war unleashed against Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), are still being held by Azerbaijan. The President emphasized the need for the active involvement of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the matter. The search for the missing during the Artsakh war was also on the table.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
