JAVAKHK (Yerkir)–Sponsored by the United Nations–a meeting between the non-governmental organizations of Meskhetian Turks–Armenia’s and Georgians took place in the Georgian town of Bakuriani–December 9-11. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Meskhetian Turks–Armenia’s and Georgians.
A representative of a Turkish NGO insisted that Turks be allowed to return to Samtskhe-Javakhk; claiming ethnic–religious and other reasons–representatives of the Armenian and Georgian organizations categorically opposed the suggestion.
The sides decided to consider forming a council of the NGO’s of Meskhetian Turks–Armenia’s and Georgians.