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Georgia Joins the Council of Notaries of the European Union as an Observer

First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, represented the Chamber of Notaries of Georgia at the event dedicated to its membership in the Council of Notaries of the European Union (CNUE) in Vilnius.

"The country's membership in the Council of Notaries of the European Union is the result of reforms in the notary field and represents another international recognition of Georgia. This membership will contribute to the deepening of sectoral cooperation between the countries of the European Union and Georgia. Georgia will continue to share the best notarial practices of the European Union. Additionally, by joining the Council, the Chamber of Notaries of Georgia will make a significant contribution to the work of the Council of Notaries of the European Union,” noted Tamar Tkeshelashvili.

The ceremony was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, during the General Assembly of the Council of Notaries of the European Union (CNUE), and featured several distinguished guests, including: Minister of Justice of Lithuania, Evelina Dobrovolska, President of the Council of Notaries of the European Union, Marius Strakaitis and President of the International Union of Notaries, Lionel Galies, Ambassador of Georgia to Lithuania, Salome Shapakidze.

The Georgian delegation also included Chairperson of the Board of the Chamber of Notaries, Marika Gogoladze, Board members, Eter Gzirishvili and Roman Kostaniani, a an expert in international relations of the Chamber of Notaries, Teona Tsintsalashvili.

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First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili Attends Opening of the English Law Forum

The forum focused on sharing experience and professional practices between representatives of the Georgian and British legal professions, strengthening professional ties, and discussing areas for future cooperation. Key topics included cross-border business activities, the practice of applying English law, and dispute resolution mechanisms, including international arbitration.

As part of the event, Beka Dzamashvili conveyed a message from the Minister of Justice to the participants and highlighted the importance of maintaining regular dialogue between members of the legal professions of Georgia and the United Kingdom. He noted that meetings in this format facilitate the exchange of experience and strengthen practical cooperation on international legal matters.

Following the forum, a bilateral meeting with British lawyers was held at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, the First Deputy Minister briefed the guests on the activities of the Ministry of Justice, its priority areas, and its future plans.

The discussion covered the Ministry's work in protecting the interests of the state before international courts and in international arbitration proceedings. Particular attention was drawn to the Ministry's role not only in managing international disputes and representing the state, but also in preventing potential disputes and mitigating legal risks.

Beka Dzamashvili also spoke about reforms implemented in the judicial system and progress made in the field of human rights protection. The meeting also highlighted the declining trend in the number of cases pending against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights. The discussion further addressed the importance of continued development of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.

The meeting at the Ministry of Justice was also attended by Irakli Kandashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Bar Association; Ana Ivanishvili, Deputy Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice; and Mariam Antia, Head of the Department for State Representation in Arbitration Proceedings and Foreign Courts.