Head of the Communication Programs for the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Armenia Zara Amatuni told Armenian News-NEWS.am that the ICRC is following the development of events in regard to Armenian officer Gurgen Alaverdyan.

“In case of approval from the corresponding sides, the ICRC will take action in accordance with its mandate of a neutral mediator,” she said.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of Armenia had declared that officer of the Armed Forces of Armenia Gurgen Alaverdyan had gone to inspect a military post and had gotten confused and lost due to unfavorable climate.

The Azerbaijani side has made an announcement about the capture of the Armenian officer.

Armenia MOD Spokesperson: Officer gets confused and lost due to unfavorable climate