Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Giorgi Dgebuadze took part in the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), held in The Hague.

The Assembly opened on December 1 with a ceremonial event attended by the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, and the President of the Assembly of States Parties, Päivi Kaukoranta.

The Deputy Minister delivered a statement during the General Debate. In his address, Giorgi Dgebuadze reaffirmed Georgia’s cooperation with the International Criminal Court and emphasized the Court’s crucial role in combating international crimes.

He highlighted the ICC’s investigation into the crimes committed during the 2008 Russia–Georgia war, the importance of enforcing the Court’s decisions related to this investigation, and the need to safeguard the rights and interests of the victims.

The Deputy Minister also referred to the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of Georgia v. Russia (IV) concerning the ongoing occupation. He noted that the Court upheld the position of the Georgian government and consequently ordered the Russian Federation to compensate the affected Georgian citizens.

On the sidelines of the Assembly, the Deputy Minister held meetings with representatives of States Parties to the Rome Statute, judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court, and took part in legal discussions related to the Court’s activities.