YEREVAN. - Armenia needs a clear national vision towards Javakhk, a political expert on Georgia, Ghevond Mkrtchyan told reporters on Friday.

“Ivanishvili’s new policy is that he intends to turn Georgia into a country of civil society which also includes permitting creation of cultural autonomy. Thus, the opening of Armenian-Georgian University has been discussed,” the expert said.

However, according to him, all these promises were given before the parliamentary elections, and the current actions of the Georgian authorities do not correspond to the same logic.

“At the moment, there is no clarity on future foreign and domestic steps of the Georgian leadership, but again it should be noted that the current government gave very serious campaign promises concerning Javakhk [mainly Armenian-populated region],” Mkrtchyan noted.

The Armenian side is gradually losing leverage over Georgia with Javakhk due to the lack of Armenian government’s appropriate actions, he added.

“Armenia should pursue constructive policy, including mediatory efforts concerning the Russian-Georgian relations. The current situation in Javakhk does not benefit to the military-political interests of the Armenian state, “he said, adding there is a cultural vacuum in Javakhk.