On September 14, in Geneva, within the framework of the 31st session of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, the dialogue with Armenia was held.

The Armenian delegation was headed by Robert Abisoghomonyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the National Security Service, the Investigative Committee, the Office of the Representative of the Republic of Armenia on International Legal Matters, and the Scientific-Practical Center of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Health also participated in the dialogue as members of the delegation.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan delivered opening remarks, addressing the progress made in fulfilling Armenia’s commitments and emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing existing challenges, as well as ensuring the full and effective implementation of the Convention.

The efforts undertaken by Armenia to address the Committee’s observations were presented, including legal, institutional and practical measures aimed at ensuring the protection of fundamental human rights, the rule of law and access to justice for forcibly disappeared persons and their families.