Baku: The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) considers cooperation between Azerbaijan and Armenia on determining the fate of missing persons to be important, Kathryne Bomberger, Director-General of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), said during her speech at the international conference titled "Modern Approaches to Resolving the Issue of Missing Persons and Strengthening Cooperation", held within the framework of cooperation with the ICMP, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Bomberger expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the peace process between Baku and Yerevan and stressed that this process is crucial for determining the fate of missing persons. She highlighted the ongoing efforts to modernize existing legislation in Azerbaijan, emphasizing the importance of such measures for all states dealing with conflicts and large-scale cases of missing persons. Bomberger noted that the report and assessment conducted at Azerbaijan's invitation reveal a clear need for progress in this area.

Bomberger further elaborated on the importance of cooperation between the State Commission on Missing Persons and the families of missing persons, stating it as the most critical area of focus. She underscored that, under international law, states are obliged not only to investigate the fate of missing persons but also to ensure the human rights of their families. These rights include the right to know the truth, the right to justice, and the right to receive compensation. Bomberger stressed the importance of enabling families, primarily composed of women and children following armed conflicts, to exercise their rights and actively participate in the search and identification process.

She concluded by commending Azerbaijan's steps toward peace and noted that the signing of a sustainable peace agreement holds significant importance for the future.