Georgiy Gabashvili, the Georgian Culture Minister told Trend exclusively that Tbilisi will take every effort not to allow the establishment of a monument to the Armenian General in Samkhe-Javaheti. It can affect the relationships with Azerbaijan.
An initiative on the establishment of a monument to a Georgian general Dalbandian, who participated in Karabakh war, was put in Samkhe-Javahetti Region densely populated with Armenians. The new executive power of the region, where the Armenians are represented, said that there resolution would be enough to open the monument.
The Georgian Minister also said that in accordance with the laws of Georgia the local authorities take a decision on the establishment of monuments. However, when the issue gains a political color, we should take into consideration the neighboring Azerbaijan's interests, Gabashvili stressed. Georgia has very good relationships both with Azerbaijan and Armenia, but will certainly deliberate in issues of our friends' concern.
