Javahk–Batumi road construction was discussed at the sitting of Armenia- Georgia intergovernmental committee for economic issues, the committee chairman Vladimir Badalyan said.

As he told a news conference, Javahk –Batumi road construction is a part of South –North highway program.

According to him, program implementation is in progress; Armenia’s participation in program was discussed. “Georgia has to show more active participation, as the road mainly passes through Georgia’s territory. Armenian side will also participate in the project. In this connection, an intergovernmental workgroup in charge of the issue was set up,” Vladimir Badalyan stated.