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TBILISI. – Armenian News-NEWS.am presents the interview of the Armenian Ambassador to Georgia Hovhannes Manukyan. Recently several accidents were registered in Georgia were Armenian citizens suffered or appeared in a difficult situation, how could you comment on this? Georgia is an important neighbor and one of the main points for transit, vacation and tourism for the Armenian citizens. The Armenians are actively getting used of holiday homes and resorts in Georgia, as a matter of fact over 400,000 Armenians crossed the Georgian border over the last seven months. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the natural-climatic, territorial and other circumstances, while planning vacation in Georgia. What would you advice to our citizens while getting prepared for the visit? It is necessary to plan beforehand and by all means to define certain points for having a rest during the journey. At the same time, it is better to get to know with the country prior to the journey, and to take necessary objects ensuring one’s security as well as consider the first medical aid. How did the Armenian Embassy and personally you respond to the accidents? Regarding the recent accidents, the Armenian Embassy in Georgia is in constant contact with the corresponding department at the Georgian MFA, as well as the Armenian Consulate General in Batumi. As is known, an Armenian citizen was hospitalized with gunshots, and later crossed the Georgian-Armenian border in the ambulance on Aug. 8. A criminal case was instigated and the Embassy follows the process. The very next day an alarm was received that an Armenian alpinist climbed the Mount Ushba and cannot get down due to the lack of equipment. As a result, necessary means were taken and the alpinist was back to Armenia. In another case, four Armenians were engaged in an accident in Yerevan-Kobuleti road on Aug. 18. I personally contacted local authorities and medical service employees. As a result, the injured were given the aid and the after-operation assistance was provided for the child and the woman. What would you like to add? The Embassy once again calls our compatriots to care for the personal security as much as possible to avoid unpleasant situations and incidents.
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