Nalbandian discusses Injighulian’s release with Head of ICRC Delegation

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received today the newly appointed Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of Red Cross to Armenia Sarah Epprecht.

The foreign minister congratulated Sarah Epprecht on her appointment and wished her success, according to the press service of MFA.

Minister Nalbandian said Armenia highly appreciates the humanitarian activities of the ICRC and its cooperation with Armenia.
Sarah Epprecht thanked Edward Nalbandian for the reception and the words of appreciation, noting that their organization will continue its neutral humanitarian mission.

In the words of E. Nalbandian, the ICRC’s humanitarian assistance related to the Karabakh conflict, in particular, the search for POWs and missing persons, deserves praise. In this connection he underlined the importance of intensifying efforts on the release Armenian serviceman Hakob Injighulian held captive in Azerbaijan.

Edward Nalbandian expressed readiness to continue Armenia’s active cooperation with the ICRC.