Tbilisi. The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Integration took into account the Public Defender's proposal on opening of groups (classes) in the Adjara region of Georgia for those wishing to study the Abkhazian language. As a result, teaching of the Abkhazian language was launched in two schools of the Adjara region in January 2017.

''The Public Defender appreciates the fact and notes that the linguistic diversity is an integral part of the historical and cultural heritage of Georgia, while its protection and development should be promoted by the state as much as possible'', is noted in the statement.

Source: www.ombudsman.ge