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Minister of Justice Holds a Meeting with the Head of the European Union to Georgia

Rati Bregadze and Pawel Herczynski discussed today the European perspective of Georgia. The Minister of Justice once again confirmed Georgia's aspiration for integration with the European Union. It was noted that Georgia is ready to do everything to get the status of a candidate country of the European Union, which will be followed by political and economic integration with the European Union.

Rati Bregadze expressed his hope for successful cooperation with Pawel Herczynski in the European integration process and the support of EU member states in this process.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili also attended the meeting with the head of the European Union.

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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.