YEREVAN. – Armenian side continues efforts to return Armenian captive Hakob Injighulyan, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said in parliament on Thursday.   

The Minister noted it is not possible to achieve quick results due to lack of direct contacts with Azerbaijan.

“We are doing our best to return Hakob Injighulyan. As I promised, no criminal proceedings will be instituted against him,” Ohanyan said.

Armenian soldier Hakob Injighulyan found himself in the territory under the control of the Azerbaijani side on the night of August 8.