President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian today held phone talks with acting Minister of Defense of Armenia Vagharshak Harutyunyan, who is on a visit to Moscow, as reported the Public Relations Department of the Staff of the President of Armenia.

The acting defense minister provided the President with information about the subsequent case of violation of the borders of Armenia by Azerbaijan in the territory of Gegharkunik Province and the capture of Armenian servicemen who were carrying out engineering work, noting that all measures are being taken for the speedy return of the servicemen. The parties also touched upon the situation on the border, and the acting defense minister informed that his visit to Moscow is linked to the settlement of the current situation.

The head of state said the undertaking of necessary measures and the use of the potential of all relevant bodies, the Armenian Armed Forces and diplomats for the return of the Armenian servicemen are urgent. The President considered the actions of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan a clear violation of the norms of international law that requires the strictest counterinfluence and assessment of the international community and attached importance to continuation of active work with international partners.