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Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Giorgi Dgebuadze Participates in the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in The Hague

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.

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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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