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Sunday, 24 September, 2023
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The General Assembly of Notaries Elects the Board and its Chairperson

Elections of the chairperson and members of the board were held by secret ballot, using an electronic voting program. Ekaterine Nandoshvili, the winning candidate for the presidency, received 248 votes.

Candidates for chairperson, deputy and board members introduced the action plan to their colleagues.

In his welcoming speech at the General Assembly of the Georgian Chamber of Notaries, the Minister of Justice underlined the importance of the activity of notaries in ensuring the legal security of the country.

At the general meeting, it was noted about the successful reforms implemented in the system in 2021-2023, including: increasing the age limit for holding the position of notary to 70 years; expansion of the geographical area of notary services; adaptation of bureaus to the needs of persons with disabilities; Strengthening of sectoral cooperation with partner countries and others.

The event was attended by the Curator of the Chamber of Notaries - First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, Deputy Ministers and other representatives of the Ministry of Justice.

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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.