Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan met with Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Michael O’Flaherty on the margins of the 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the CoE.
According to a readout issued by the foreign ministry, the parties praised the effective cooperation between Armenia and the Council of Europe.
The Deputy Foreign Minister reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to implementing an ambitious agenda of democratic reforms and presented the steps being undertaken by the Armenian government, including in the field of human rights protection.
The parties also touched upon programs aimed at addressing the long-term needs of Armenian refugees from Karabakh, emphasizing in this context the importance of ensuring their continuity.
Views were also exchanged on the latest regional developments. The need for further institutionalization of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan was underscored, along with the importance of addressing existing humanitarian issues.
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