Tuesday, December 4 2018 19:14

ArmInfo.The process of implementing the program of applying European standards for the protection of human rights in the armed forces of Armenia in Armenia  was the subject of discussions on December 4 between acting Defense  Minister David Tonoyan and British Ambassador Judith Maragret  Farnworth and head of the Yerevan office of CE Natalia  Vutova.

According to the press service of the Armenian Defense  Ministry, during the meeting the prospects of the program implemented  by the Council of Europe under the patronage of the United Kingdom  were also discussed.  And about. The defense ministers positively  appreciated the work done and expressed the hope that the cooperation  will be of a long-term character. 

David Tonoyan stressed that it is necessary to focus on the  improvement of educational programs relating to human rights in armed  forces, and, taking the concept of "Citizen in uniform" as a basis,  to take steps to increase the awareness of military personnel to  protect their political rights.During the meeting, the importance of  providing assistance to the Center for Human Rights of the RA  Ministry of Defense was emphasized, including the ability to assess  the social consequences of legislative initiatives governing the  defense sphere. The interlocutors also pointed out the need to  provide expert assistance in the implementation of the republic's  decision by the European Court of Human Rights "Muradyan v.   Armenia".David Tonoyan in the context of the protection of human  rights attracted the attention of his guests to the situation around  the Armenian citizen Karen Ghazarian, captured by Azerbaijan in June  of this year. on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.