Upper Lars checkpoint closed due to technical problems: Georgian FM
Georgian authorities have not made any oral or written commands on closing Upper Lars checkpoint. The closure of the checkpoint during the recent days was due to technical problems, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze told a press conference in Yerevan today.
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian said they had discussed the issue with his Georgian counterpart earlier today and the latter explained the check point was closed due to technical problems and vowed it will open within several hours.
Upper Lars checkpoint was closed in November, 2006 and reopened on March 1 this year.