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Wednesday, 11 May, 2022
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Georgia and Switzerland Sign A Memorandum of Understanding on Migration Issues

A memorandum of understanding on migration issues was signed today between Georgia and Switzerland.

The Memorandum is the first agreement between the two countries, which comprehensively regulates the movement of population between Georgia and the Swiss Confederation.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Minister of Justice of Georgia, Rati Bregadze and Minister of Justice and Interior of Switzerland (Federal Adviser), Karin Keller-Sutter.

"This is the first agreement under which we will jointly promote the development of legal migration. We had a very interesting, warm and fruitful meeting. In June we will start taking practical steps, the Georgian delegation will visit the Swiss Confederation and we will begin to deepen cooperation in migration, as well as in all other areas for which the Ministry of Justice is responsible," - said Rati Bregadze.

The cooperation document will facilitate legal migration programs; Strengthen the protection of migrants' rights, ensure the management of migration movements and prevent illegal migration.

Rati Bregadze and Karin Keller-Sutter discussed ongoing projects and initiatives for EU integration, prospects of strengthening penitentiary and probation systems, and providing effective public services. During the meeting, joint activities were planned to share experiences between employees in these areas.

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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.

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