For the first time ever, the Turkish government has allowed direct charter flights from Yerevan to Van for guests from Armenia who will attend inauguration of restored Akdamar Church. Prior to inauguration a meeting was held at Turkish MFA with the participation of representatives of Interior Ministry, Culture & Tourism Ministry, General Staff, MIT and Gendarmerie General Command. Representative of Turkish General Staff proposed routine route Yerevan-Istanbul-Van, SABAH reported.