On July 9-13, 2007, Ambassador of Armenia in Georgia Hrach Sylvanian visited the Autonomous Republic of Ajaria to discuss issues concerning the establishment of a General Consulate of Armenia in the city of Batumi.

The Ambassador considered acquiring a building for the consulate and discussed those possibilities with Mayor Irakly Tavarkiladze, as well as the Deputy Head of the Ajarian Government, Minister of Agriculture Eduard Putkaradze.

At Mr. Sylvanian’s request, the minister talked about the work being done to encourage tourism as well as economic development, privatization and investment policy.

Throughout his visit, the Ambassador was accompanied by the head of Armenian community of Ajaria, Vartan Grigorian.

On July 15, Ambassador Sylvanian attended church service at the Holy Savior Church. After the service, the Ambassador met with the representatives of the Armenian community of Batumi.