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Thursday, 23 January, 2025
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Deputy Ministers of Justice Meet with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Deputy Ministers of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili and Niko Tatulashvili held a meeting today with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty.

The discussion highlighted the strong and effective partnership between Georgia’s Ministry of Justice and the institutions of the Council of Europe. Key topics included the execution of Strasbourg Court decisions, crime prevention and probation, enforcement of sentences, combating human trafficking, and drug policy, among other areas.

Particular attention was given to the significant reduction in cases pending against Georgia at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and notable advancements in safeguarding the rights of prisoners within the Georgian penitentiary system.

The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Justice, was attended by Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Nika Tskharashvili, Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice, Ketevan Sarajishvili, Director of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, Giancarlo Cardinale, and the Commissioner's Advisors Agata Neibogi and Romer Lemaître.

Concluding the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and enhancing this fruitful collaboration.

The Ministry of Justice remains dedicated to working closely with the Council of Europe within the framework of the 2024-2027 Action Plan for Cooperation between Georgia and the Council of Europe.

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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.