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Minister of Justice Meets with Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Nazhat Shameem Khan.

The parties discussed ongoing cooperation between Georgia and the ICC in relation to the Court’s investigation into the Russia-Georgia war of 2008.

The Deputy Prosecutor and the Minister of Justice addressed the pending arrest warrants, reiterating that the voice of the victims to be heard remains paramount, in order to adjudicate the alleged crimes committed in August 2008. To this end, it was confirmed that victims will need to continue to play a role and that their safety and security remains a priority, to allow them to safely tell their story before the court.

The importance of effective and transparent collaboration, in full compliance with Georgia’s obligations under the Rome Statute, was emphasized.

The discussion also touched upon the recent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case Georgia v. Russia (IV), which awarded more than 253 million euros in compensation to over 29,000 victims.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Ministers of Justice Merab Turava, Beka Dzamashvili, Giorgi Dgebuadze and Lana Morgoshia, along with members of the ICC delegation.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Prospects for Deepening Cooperation Between Georgia and UNIDROIT with the Organization’s Secretary General

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Secretary General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), Professor Ignacio Tirado, and Deputy Secretary General Professor Anna Veneziano, who are visiting Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT, as well as the significance of the organization's legal instruments. The Minister emphasized the growing importance of the unification of private law amid the expansion of international trade and cross-border commercial relations, both in Georgia and worldwide, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's role in advancing this process.

Professor Ignacio Tirado underlined the increasing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Georgia's pivotal role in promoting commercial and cross-border relations in the region, as well as in ensuring their modern legal regulation. He also spoke about the practical value of the international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT and the benefits of membership in the organization.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT.

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental organization dedicated to modernizing and harmonizing private and commercial law through the development of international legal instruments. Its conventions, model laws, and principles promote international trade, investment, and cross-border economic relations while contributing to the creation of a predictable, modern, and effective legal framework. The organization currently comprises 65 member states from nearly every region of the world, reflecting its global reach and international significance.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzamashvili and Nino Mindiashvili, Head of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Contract Expertise and Judicial Representation.

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