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Avanesyan presented to the German ambassador the dangers of the health crisis created in Artsakh

RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan presented the dangers of the health crisis created in Artsakh due to blocking the Lachin road to Victor Richter, Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to RA.

Minister Avanesyan emphasized that the European Union countries raise their voices and prevent a possible disaster.

Ambassador Victor Richter expressed his concern regarding the situation in Artsakh, noting that the German government and the Human Rights Defenders have also made statements condemning the situation. He said that it was unacceptable to close the Lachin corridor. The humanitarian crisis must be quickly resolved.

At the meeting, reference was made to the support provided by the GDR to Armenia during the pandemic, and the possibilities of expanded cooperation in several fields were discussed: oncology, ensuring communication between hospitals, introducing health insurance, reforms of primary health care, etc.