Prime Minister of Georgia held and led the first meeting of the Government Commission to plan and organize measures needed for the establishment and construction of the Centre of Georgian Culture on River Jordan in the vicinity of the site of baptism of Jesus Christ within the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Decision was made at the meeting to establish a permanent Work Group within the scope of the Commission, which will develop a concept for the Centre of Georgian Culture on River Jordan.

Irakli Garibashvili noted that work on the concept should be completed in the most efficient time to launch the construction works for the Centre of Georgian Culture.

He personally managed the work of the Government Commission. Representatives of the Patriarchy of Georgia are also actively engaged.

Land plot of 4000 SQM in the title ownership of Georgia is located in the vicinity of the site of baptism of Jesus Christ, within 15-20 meters from River Jordan.