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Rati Bregadze Signs the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children's Rights

The Minister of Justice held a meeting today with the representatives of the Hague Conference to discuss the issues of international cooperation on civil and commercial issues and protection of the interests of Georgian citizens.

Within the framework of the Hague Conference, the Ministry of Justice coordinates the implementation of international conventions, as a result of which Georgian citizens have the opportunity to protect their legal interests in EU member states and other states, such as, among others, receiving and handing over official documents; Proceeding of court disputes and enforcement of decisions; Protection of children's interests in case of family disputes.

Within the framework of the visit, the Minister of Justice signed the Hague Convention of November 23, 2007 on "International Payments of Child Alimony and Other Forms of Family Maintenance" and the Hague Protocol of November 23, 2007 on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations. After the ratification of the Convention and Protocol, it will be possible to receive alimony in favor of children even if the parents are in other states.

Accession to the Convention stems from the Association Agreement between Georgia and the European Union and the Association Agenda, and it will contribute to Georgia's cooperation with the EU member states in the common legal space and improvement of mechanisms for the protection of children's rights.

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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.