The examination of the bodies of ten Armenian soldiers handed over by Azerbaijan continues, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told reportres on Thursday.

"At the moment there is no need to send samples - ed abroad, but if necessary, we will definitely address our foreign partners as well," the minister said.

The Azerbaijani authorities handed over 10 bodies to the Armenian side on October 27. There is reliable information that some soldiers were tortured and killed in Azerbaijani captivity.