The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Anri Okhanashvili, held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia, Faig Guliyev.

During the meeting, the two sides highlighted the strong and long-standing strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan. They also emphasized the effective cooperation between their respective justice institutions.

The meeting took place at the Ministry of Justice and was attended by Advisor to the Minister of Justice, Levan Kasradze, Advisor to the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Samir Abdurakhimov, and Embassy Attaché Royal Pashayev.

At the conclusion of the discussion, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening collaboration and outlined plans for future cooperation.

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.