BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. A
meeting has been held with a delegation from the International
Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), led by Director-General
Kathryne Bomberger, as part of her visit to Azerbaijan, at the
Ministry of Health.
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of
Health
According to the report, during the meeting, the parties
discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the healthcare
sector, particularly in the areas of forensic medical expertise,
DNA analysis, strengthening laboratory capacity, specialist
training, and knowledge exchange.
They emphasized that the search for missing persons, the
identification of their remains, and the application of modern
scientific approaches in this field are of significant humanitarian
importance. The parties also noted that studying international best
practices and implementing innovative methods contribute to
enhancing the effectiveness of these efforts.
Minister Teymur Musayev noted that the relevant state
institutions are working in close coordination on search operations
in the liberated territories and the identification of recovered
human remains. He emphasized that cooperation with ICMP has made an
important contribution to these efforts.
“ICMP Director-General Kathryne Bomberger commended Azerbaijan’s
efforts to determine the fate of missing persons and stated that
the organization stands ready to continue providing technical and
expert support to the country.
The meeting also addressed other issues of mutual interest and
prospects for future cooperation,” the report added.
