President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk

During his working visit to Switzerland, President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.

Over the course of the conversation, the interlocutors discussed armed conflicts occurring in various regions around the world and emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateralism aimed at protecting human rights.

The President presented to his counterpart the large-scale reform agenda implemented in Armenia since 2018, aimed at protecting human rights and strengthening democratic institutions.

A reference was made to the programs implemented by Armenia to address the needs of forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Both sides highlighted the necessity of uniting the efforts of internationally recognized organizations and political authorities of various countries to address human rights protection and humanitarian challenges.

They also exchanged views on the importance of ensuring quality education in the protection of human rights and democratic values.