A seminar on International Humanitarian Law was held on May 23 as part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Defense and the Representation of International Committee of the Red Cross in Azerbaijan in 2017.
The aim of the seminar was to familiarize participants with the relevant laws and regulations of the belligerent states, as well as to exchange views on such issues as the procedure for action, security of the civilian population, protection of injured and sick persons within the framework of international law during military operations, assistance to conflict-affected civilians and solving their problems.
The event described mutual cooperation between the Azerbaijani government, the Ministry of Defense and the ICRC, and exchanged views on the activities of the structure in the frontline zone, its acting mechanisms and other issues.