Yuri Merzlyakov says of Azerbaijani captives to be released soon

Russian co-chairman of OSCE Minsk Group Yuri Merzlyakov informed APA of it in his exclusive report to APA.

He stated that he quoted personal representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Anjei Kasprishik.

Y.Merzlyakov touched on interesting point in his report. According to him, one Armenian is in captive in Azerbaijani side. Stating that the problem of freeing the captives will be solved complexly, co-chairman said that one Armenian and three captivated Azerbaijani soldiers are expected to be released at the same time.

However, Azerbaijani side didn't agree with Russian co-chairman's opinions concerning the captivation of one Armenian soldier by Armenia. APA was informed from State Commission on Captivated, Missed and Hostage Citizens, they don't keep any captive at all, and the matter should be investigated with the Defense Minister. Head of press service of Defense Ministry, Ramiz Malikov informed APA that, he has no information about it .R.Malikov said that Azerbaijani soldiers have been in captive of Armenia for  2 months 18 days, and he expresses his regret that Russian co-chairman justifies Armenian side.

APA was informed from International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)  representation in Baku, Armenian side applied ICRC about a year ago stating that Armenian soldiers crossed the territory of Azerbaijan and asked aid for releasing him:" International Committee of Red Cross(ICRC)  representation in Baku sent letter to relevant structures of Azerbaijan. But Azerbaijani side didn't confirm the existence of such fact".