At the meeting with his Italian counterpart, the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Rati Bregadze discussed the prospects of cooperation between the Ministries of Justice of the two countries. The meeting of the Ministers of Justice was held within the framework of the Ministerial organized by the Council of Europe in Venice.

The Ministerial "Crime and Criminal Justice - The Role of Restorative Justice in Europe" is attended by President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Rick Demes, President of the Venice Commission, Gianni Buquicchio, Minister of Justice of Italy, Marta Cartabia, and justice ministers of other European countries. The Minister of Justice of Georgia is scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.

Rati Bregadze introduced to Marta Kartabia the ten-year development strategy of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. Particular attention was paid to the process of harmonization of Georgian legislation with the EU and the issues of cooperation with Italy in this regard, the reform of probation and penitentiary systems, access to public services, including the innovative project of mobile public service halls.

The parties also discussed the possibility of concluding a memorandum of cooperation. It is also planned to organize the student exchange programs between the two countries.

At the end of the meeting, Rati Bregadze invited the Italian Minister of Justice to Georgia.

During his visit to Italy, the Minister of Justice of Georgia will deliver a speech at three sessions of the Ministerial. Face-to-face meetings are planned with the Ministers of Justice of Hungary, Armenia and Azerbaijan.