Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has held a discussion regarding Syrian-Armenian refugees with Christoph Bierwith, who represents the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia.

The two spoke about possible United Nations assistance regarding housing Syrian-Armenians who are now residing in Armenia and related matters.

Tatoyan stressed the importance of formalizing residency issues for those Syrian-Armenians who wish to relocate to Armenia as well as providing them legal advice.

Also discussed the possibility of the UNHCR providing financial assistance to the next wave of Syrian-Armenian families expected to move to Armenia.

According to a statement released by Tatoyan’s office, Bierwith said the UNHCR was ready to offer assistance within the purview of its mandate, noting that work in this regard was being carried out. 

Photo: Arman Tatoyan