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Statements of Azeri officials cannot help us form a realistic idea about the intentions of Armenian POW Hakob Injighulyan, David Jamalyan, Adviser to the Armenian Defense Minister, told Panorama.am when asked to comment on Azeri reports on the future of the Armenian POW.

“Most importantly, Hakob is highly appreciated in his military unit and, naturally, he will not be subjected to criminal liability if he returns to Armenia. This has been repeatedly said by the Armenian Defense Minister and it is important for everyone to know that Hakob is loved and awaited in Armenia. So, there are no objective reasons for him to be transferred to a third country,” Jamalyan said. 

Mr Jamalyan stressed that Armenia’s efforts to return the POW to the homeland will be consistent, but “we should be patient and take into consideration the fact that the process of returning Hakob to Armenia could take a long time.”

“Obviously, Azerbaijan will try to protract the process by creating artificial obstacles,” he added.