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Wednesday, 12 June, 2024
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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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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.