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Tuesday, 21 February, 2023
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Ministry of Justice Holds Round Table Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the First Constitution of Georgia

The round table held today at the Ministry of Justice was dedicated to the adoption of the 1921 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Georgia: "Constitution of the First Republic of Georgia - Eternal Values". The participants of the event - representatives of the Ministry of Justice, members of the Scientific Advisory Council, heads of legal faculties of Georgian universities, experts in the field of law - discussed the first constitution of Georgia.

The round table was held at the initiative of Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze.

It was noted at the meeting that the Constitution of Georgia of February 21, 1921, even from today's point of view, looks like an advanced legal act based on the fundamental principles of constitutionalism. The first constitution laid the foundation for a parliamentary government system, proportional elections, independent and impartial justice; it banned the death penalty and declared human rights as the highest value.

At the end of the event, the participants of the discussion received gift editions of the first Constitution of Georgia, which was printed by the Legislative Herald of Georgia specially for this day.

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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.