President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian today received Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan, as reported the news service of the President of Armenia.

The achievements of the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia in the international arena, as well as the cooperation between the Staff of the President and the Office of the Human Rights Defender were touched upon during the meeting.

Arman Tatoyan particularly informed that relevant international organizations have recognized the practice of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia as the leading practice that is being introduced in several countries with the support of international organizations.

President Sarkissian attached importance to the role and active efforts of the institution of the Human Rights Defender in all directions related to human rights protection.