Georgi Manjgaladze: "I do not rule out territorial exchange because of Davit Garadji Monastery problem"

He told the APA that a part of monastery of 100 square kilometer of territory was in the territory of Azerbaijan during post Soviet period. "It is a huge monastery complex of 100 square of kilometer. A part of the monastery was in Azerbaijani territory during post Soviet period. This is historic-cultural monument, and I do not deny of getting compromise on this problem. The territories on the border lines can be exchanged on the agreement; this precedent is widely applied in world practice," he said.

He also denied the information spread by Georgian press that Azerbaijani Armed Forces occupied a part of Davit Garadji monastery. "This information is groundless. According to the agreement with Azerbaijani side, the border services should coordinate their activity mutually," the deputy minister said.