ArmInfo.Canada welcomes the release of the held Armenians by Azerbaijan. This is stated in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada on the issue of Armenian prisoners of war.
At the same time, the Canadian Foreign Ministry is convinced that this step is a significant contribution towards a comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. "Canada continues to call for the release of all detainees," the Canadian Foreign Office said on Twitter.
It should be reminded that on May 4, with the mediation efforts of Russia, it was possible to ensure the return of 3 Armenian servicemen from Azerbaijani captivity. According to experts, Baku continues to illegally detain more than 200 more Armenian prisoners of war and civilians.