The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the Director General of the Council of Europe for Human Rights and the Rule of Law, Gianluca Esposito, to discuss issues of mutual cooperation.

The parties highlighted the strong and effective partnership between Georgia and the Council of Europe, particularly in the areas of human rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Khatia Tsilosani.

Paata Salia is in Strasbourg to participate in the Council of Europe Ministerial Conference. During the event, the Minister delivered a speech and shared Georgia’s experience in combating and preventing financial crime with representatives of the Council of Europe member states.

Paata Salia shared Georgia’s experience in combating financial crimes with participants of the Council of Europe Ministerial. The Minister of Justice of Georgia delivered a speech addressing the challenges of preventing and countering money laundering and other financial crimes.

He spoke about Georgia’s mechanisms for combating money laundering, noting that their effectiveness is essential for upholding the rule of law, strengthening economic security, and maintaining public trust in democratic institutions.

The Minister emphasized the importance of close cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to ensure the early detection of financial crimes. He noted that such crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often involving virtual assets and other emerging financial technologies. In this context, he highlighted the need to strengthen the capacities of professionals working in the field of economic crime and to deepen cooperation with international partners.

The Georgian delegation also includes First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Khatia Tsilosani.