Republican Party of Armenia

 Restoration works are expected to launch in the ancient capital of Armenia Ani in spring. The Armenian architects are ready to participate in the restoration of the town in case the Turkish side implements the ICOMOS resolution one of the important provisions of which intends engagement of Armenian specialists in the restoration and fortification works in Ani. "We are following the developments and the launch of the restoration works in Ani. They will start immediately after favorable weather conditions are established," Secretary General of ICOMOS Armenia Hasmik Azizyan said speaking to Armenpress.
After adoption of any resolution by the ICOMOS General Assembly maximum in two months it undergoes final amendment, is being translated into English, French and Spanish languages and is being handed to the UNESCO ambassador of the country where the heritage is situated. The resolution adopted by the Assembly on Ani Main Cathedral and the Savior Church has more probably been handed to the Turkish side, but there is no response yet.
Authoring this resolution the Armenian side was basing on a resolution adopted in 2005 in the Chinese city of Sian which referred to the preservation of heritage "outside of the border". Hasmik Azizyan also pointed out that today all the countries accept that heritage should be preserved with joint efforts irrespective of unfavorable political pre-context.