On February 7 Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan met with Frank Engel, Â Member of the European Parliament from Luxembourg in Brussels.
During the meeting issues related to the freedom of expression, journalistic activities, as well as such actions in Artsakh were discussed. Frank Engel highlighted that the journalists’ activities in Artsakh have immense importance and should be enhanced. He stressed that the extradition of Alexander Lapshin cannot affect the further visits to Artsakh.
According to Frank Engel, henceforth visits to Artsakh must be even more frequent. In addition, MEP noted that the Human Rights Defender of Artsakh and the civil society should be involved in international discussions and meetings.
Arman Tatoyan stressed the importance of Frank Engel’s position and noted that “all effort are being exercised to contribute to the visits to Artsakh and the involvement of Artsakh’s democratic institutions.”
The parties reached agreement to cooperate towards that end.
During the meeting issues related to the human rights situation in Armenia, as well as the regulations of the RA new law on Human Rights Defender were discussed.