As the Armenian newspaper "Jhojhovurd" writes the relations with Georgia has strategic importance for Armenia, accordingly the ambassador of Armenia Iuri Vardanian caused real diplomatic furor, reports GHN.
"Our newspaper was informed by trusted sources that newly appointed ambassador made unforgettable gift to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia with the name of Armenia. Don't be in a hurry and don't think that he gifted "Basturma" or Armenian cognac... no Jury Vardanian gifted himself to Maia Panjikidze-the photo of himself in beautiful frame in legendary red shorts while lifting barbell. This is really original gift. Finally Jury Vardanian have to make Georgians understand that they see special person?" writes newspaper ironically.
From GHN: Jury Vardanian was born in 1956, he is famous athlete, four times champion of Soviet Union, seven times world champion, champion of 1980 Moscow Olympics, has established a world record 43 times.
In 2103-2014 years he was the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs.
In 2014 June was appointed ad ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary in Georgia.