After 12 years of negotiations, the Hague Convention of October 25, 1980, on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction officially took effect between Georgia and the United States on October 1, 2024.

This convention enables the citizens of both nations to resolve cases of international child abduction through legal channels. Under the agreement, Georgia’s Ministry of Justice is designated as the central authority, while the U.S. State Department's Office of Children's Issues fulfills the same role for the United States.

During the visit, both parties shared their experiences in implementing the convention and discussed plans for future collaboration.

The U.S. delegation also visited the Tbilisi Public Service Hall, where they learned about Georgia's model for delivering state services, including birth registration, travel document preparation, property registration, and other services.

On the Georgian side, representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs, State Services Development Agency, State Care and Assistance Agency for Victims of Trafficking, Legal Aid Service, the Association of Mediators, and members of the judiciary participated in the meetings held from October 2-4.