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Wednesday, 20 April, 2022
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James Appathurai Holds a Meeting on Cybersecurity Issues at the Digital Governance Agency

The Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, James Appathurai, held a meeting today at the LEPL Digital Governance Agency to discuss cyber security issues.

The purpose of the visit of the NATO delegation to the Digital Governance Agency was to deepen the cooperation between the North Atlantic Alliance and Georgia on issues related to the relevant perspectives and to identify Georgia's basic needs in the field of cyber security. The parties discussed the direction of cyber and hybrid policies and security challenges.

Chair of the Digital Governance Agency, Davit Nadirashvili briefed the guests on the Agency's mandate in the field of cyber security, its basic needs and the legislative and strategic framework of Georgia.

According to the Chair of the Agency, given the current situation in the world, cyber-attacks pose a great threat to the global economy, which may face Georgia. "We fully share the position of our strategic partners that at such times we must be vigilant against this threat and strengthen cyber security against the technologies that people use every day," - said David Nadirashvili.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Prospects for Deepening Cooperation Between Georgia and UNIDROIT with the Organization’s Secretary General

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Secretary General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), Professor Ignacio Tirado, and Deputy Secretary General Professor Anna Veneziano, who are visiting Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT, as well as the significance of the organization's legal instruments. The Minister emphasized the growing importance of the unification of private law amid the expansion of international trade and cross-border commercial relations, both in Georgia and worldwide, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's role in advancing this process.

Professor Ignacio Tirado underlined the increasing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Georgia's pivotal role in promoting commercial and cross-border relations in the region, as well as in ensuring their modern legal regulation. He also spoke about the practical value of the international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT and the benefits of membership in the organization.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT.

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental organization dedicated to modernizing and harmonizing private and commercial law through the development of international legal instruments. Its conventions, model laws, and principles promote international trade, investment, and cross-border economic relations while contributing to the creation of a predictable, modern, and effective legal framework. The organization currently comprises 65 member states from nearly every region of the world, reflecting its global reach and international significance.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzamashvili and Nino Mindiashvili, Head of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Contract Expertise and Judicial Representation.