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.