Andria Jagmaidze says Ninotsminda boarding school won't be closed, but will be in line with international standards

According to the head of the public relations department of the Patriarchate, Archpriest Andria Jagmaidze, at today's meeting it was decided that the Ninotsminda children's boarding school will not be closed, however, the institution will meet international standards.

"Today 's meeting was held at the initiative of the Patriarchate. The EU Ambassador, the Ministry of Health, Georgia's international partners were invited, those who are engaged with the children's rights, UNICEF, we talked about the recent difficulties related to the Ninotsminda boarding school and not only about this orphanage, but in general, about the principle that modern standards must be taken into account. The dialogue and discussion held here were very positive for the church.

We have reached a consensus that all issues should be resolved in the best interests of the children. We want to emphasize that it is important not to over-exaggerate any problems, any misconduct that we may encounter, including in relation to the orphanage. It is very important for the whole society to take into account that the interest of children is first and foremost to actually face these problems in realistic terms, so that there is no exaggeration and use of such problems on any political grounds in order for the interests of children not to be overshadowed by any other interests. We are not talking about closure, we are talking about bringing the standards that international standards imply over time", -Jagmaidze said.