During his meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Rati Bregadze underscored the close and amicable partnership between the two nations, a bond reaffirmed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's recent visit to Yerevan on March 25th, and earlier by the signing of a declaration of strategic cooperation between Georgia and Armenia on January 26th.

The discussion centered on the vital importance of fostering professional and legal collaboration within the region, along with a review of the progress made through various legal reforms to strengthen the rule of law.

In dialogue with Nikol Pashinian, Rati Bregadze highlighted Georgia's extensive experience in engaging with the European Union across diverse sectors, expressing readiness to extend this knowledge-sharing to Armenia.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Justice and the Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia, Giorgi Sharvashidze.

During the meeting, Minister Rati Bregadze highlighted the pivotal role played by the Friendship Group, which operates between the parliaments of Georgia and the Republic of Armenia, in fostering robust ties between the two nations. He emphasized the regularity of thematic meetings held annually within this framework.

Bregadze further emphasized the significance of the 5th Legal Forum, noting its enhanced representation from both countries. The forum, attended by numerous legal professionals, reaffirms the enduring relevance of such platforms. Moreover, it serves as a valuable conduit for sharing best practices and fostering sectoral cooperation between the Ministries of Justice of Georgia and Armenia.

This week, the Ministry of Justice also hosted an inter-agency delegation from Armenia in Tbilisi. During the visit, Georgia shared its experiences regarding its journey towards closer ties with the European Union and ongoing dialogue concerning visa liberalization.

At the end of the meeting, Rati Bregadze wished Ruben Rubenian success in deepening the political dialogue with the European Union. The Minister expressed his readiness to share with his Armenian colleagues all the experiences and achieved results that Georgia has undergone in the process of rapprochement with the European Union.

Concluding the meeting, Minister Bregadze extended his best wishes to Ruben Rubenian for the successful deepening of political dialogue with the European Union. He expressed Georgia's readiness to collaborate with Armenian counterparts, offering to share experiences and achievements garnered throughout Georgia's EU rapprochement process.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Georgia's Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, Giorgi Sharvashidze.

During the 5th Armenian-Georgian Legal Forum, Rati Bregadze convened with his Armenian counterpart, Grigor Minasyan, to discuss pivotal aspects of their nations' strategic partnership and bolstering bilateral sectoral cooperation.

Emphasizing the imperative of legal stability within their established strategic alliance, Bregadze underscored the need to streamline legal frameworks between their countries, foreseeing beneficial ramifications for their respective economies.

"In nurturing a robust bond founded on mutual goodwill, we can fortify the legal underpinnings of our strategic ties, simplify inter-personal engagements, and drive economic growth," expressed Bregadze.

The dialogue encompassed attained milestones, ongoing institutional reforms, and forthcoming innovations within their respective Ministries of Justice. Additionally, to reinforce collaboration, the ministers explored novel initiatives aimed at enhancing national-level institutional efficacy and fostering regional communication and cooperation.

This year's Armenian-Georgian legal forum, is being held in Yerevan from April 11 to 12.