The second annual Czech-Georgian legal forum was inaugurated by Justice Ministers Rati Bregadze and Pavel Blažek in Prague.

Minister Bregadze highlighted the importance and tradition of this bilateral forum, emphasizing its role in fostering sectoral cooperation between Georgia and the Czech Republic. He underscored its significance in Georgia's European integration process, which aligns with the country's historical aspirations.

The Czech-Georgian legal forum serves as an excellent platform for strengthening the legal systems of both nations, both institutionally and substantively. It facilitates deeper cooperation, experience sharing, and discussion of specific initiatives among the justice ministries of Georgia and the Czech Republic, legal professionals, and judicial representatives.

The forum includes sessions on various critical topics, such as mechanisms for human rights protection and the enforcement of international court decisions; the harmonization of national legislation with EU laws; the continuous training of penitentiary and probation system employees; justice system reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency; the role of lawyers in human rights protection; and the importance of diversion and mediation in criminal law.

Deputy Ministers of Justice of Georgia, Beka Dzamashvili and Tornike Cheishvili, are participating in the forum, along with representatives from the Bar Association, Legal Aid Service, and the Court System.

The concept of the Czech-Georgian legal forum was conceived in October 2022 during a meeting between the justice ministers of the two countries. The event will alternate hosting duties between Tbilisi and Prague.