In early September, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus Kirill I conveyed Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II the request of Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Allahshukur Hummat Pashazade to intercede the Armenian authorities for the return of the body of Azerbaijani soldier Mubariz Ibarahimov to the Azerbaijani side. The soldier was killed in an Azerbaijani act of sabotage in Verin Chaylu positions, on June 19.

Karekin II met with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and presented the Russian and Azeri spiritual leaders’ requests, Vahan Melikyan, the director of Information department of Holy See of Etchmiadzin, informed NEWS.am.

Karekin II informed Kirill I of the discussion results, stressing the Armenian side was always benevolent and will organize the return of war prisoners and bodies of killed servicemen to the Azerbaijani side through International Committee of Red Cross.

Azerbaijan however not only stopped acting in the same manner, but also made more acts of sabotage, intruding into NKR territory, which does not contribute to the peaceful settlement of the conflict and establishment of the atmosphere of mutual trust, Karekin II noted.

According to him, the Armenian side is ready to consider the requests, if Azerbaijan also acknowledges these problems through effective cooperation, adhering to the requirements of international humanitarian law and human rights.