Within the framework of his working visit to Strasbourg, France, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Armenia, Arman Tatoyan, met with Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland.

They discussed the ombudsman staff’s activities during the organization and conduct of Sunday’s parliamentary election in Armenia. 

Also, the CoE Secretary General was informed about the new regulations in Armenia’s Law on the Human Rights Defender.

In addition, Tatoyan presented the fact-finding mission results that confirm the Azerbaijani armed forces’ firing shots toward Chinari village in Armenia’s Tavush Province.

Furthermore, he pointed to Baku’s anti-Armenian policy and its perilous manifestations for European organizations. 

Additionally, Arman Tatoyan briefed the CoE Secretary General on the work carried out by the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic/NKR).

Jagland, for his part, underscored the Armenian ombudsman’s position on, and activities toward, the introduction of European human rights standards in Armenia.