YEREVAN. – The Armenian State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons convened its year-end session Tuesday. Commission Chairman and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan chaired the event.

Members of the commission discussed the activities that were carried out in 2012 and clarified the work program for the coming year.  

It was noted that the activities of this state body have given some result over the course of the passing year. The discussants added, however, that this work will be more effective if Azerbaijan were to act within the framework of international norms and not create unnecessary obstacles, MOD press service informs.  

In closing, Armenia’s defense minister noted that the Commission will further deepen the cooperation with international organizations in 2013, so that the remaining Armenian captives in Azerbaijan can return to Armenia.