The International Committee of the Red Cross began talks in connection with the capture of an Armenian officer, Azerbaijani media reported referring to Ilaha Huseynova, a representative for the Azerbaijani office of ICRC.

The ICRC is in contact on this issue with the competent authorities of both sides, she noted.

Under its mandate, the Committee visits persons detained, checks their treatment and conditions of detention, and also helps them to keep in touch with their families, she added.

Officer Gurgen Alaverdyan got lost Sunday amid unfavorable weather conditions and was captured.