Protest action against Tbilisi policy in Javakheti held in Yerevan

February 25, 2009 - 20:41 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Mitq analytical center, Javakhk Association and Yerkir Union has organized a rally in front of the Georgian Embassy in Yerevan to demand immediate release of the Armenian activists in Javakheti, respect for the rights of the Armenian population and determination of the AAC Georgian Diocese legal status.



"Georgia is our friendly state and the parliament should respect the rights of the Armenian community. The Georgian government should recognize the Armenian language as the second state language in Javakheti," said Shirak Torosyan, leader of Javakhk Association.



The rally, which was authorized by Yerevan city administration, brought together some 500-600 people.



The initiators handed a statement to Georgian Ambassador to Armenia, who promised to bring it to the notion of the Georgian leadership.
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