AJARIA AUTHORITIES WANT AN ARMENIAN CONSULATE IN THE REGION
By Aghavni Harutyunian
AZG Armenian Daily
31/05/2006
A delegation of the Armenian Embassy to Georgia head by ambassador
Hrach Silvanian visited the Autonomous Republic of Ajaria on
May 27-29. The delegation met with authorities of Ajaria and
Batumi. Head of Ajarian government Varshalovidze suggested opening
Armenian consulate in Batumi. The Armenian ambassador welcomed such an
intuitive and promised to discuss the issue with his Foreign Ministry
and to decide the format of representation.
At the meeting the sides discussed various issues connected with
the Armenian community of Ajaria. They also discussed opening of the
tourist season and other issues requiring urgent solution.
The delegation met members of the Armenian community in the Armenian
church, visited the Armenian school and got acquainted with problems
facing the community.
The delegation also took part in celebration of the First Armenian
Republic Day on May 28 organized by the Union of Armenians of Ajaria.