The fifth legal forum was opened by the Ministers of Justice of Georgia and Armenia. During the inaugural session, the Ministers elaborated on the significant reforms and accomplishments aimed at fortifying the rule of law within their respective nations.

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze, underscored the pivotal strides taken towards enhancing the independence of the justice system. Furthermore, he emphasized the vital role of legal practitioners in bolstering the rule of law. Noteworthy among the reforms highlighted were innovative advancements within the Ministry of Justice, particularly in the realms of penitentiary and probation systems. Additionally, Minister Bregadze underscored sophisticated approaches to state service provision, aimed at fostering the growth and advancement of legal domains. These efforts include active engagement with the scientific community and academia in the formulation of legislative frameworks.

The legal forum stands as an exemplary platform for fostering collaboration among representatives from ministries of justice, investigative bodies, legal professionals, arbitration institutions, and other legal entities from both nations. It serves as a forum for deepening cooperation, exchanging experiences, and deliberating on specific initiatives.

Key figures from the Georgian Government Administration, Special Penitentiary Service, Personal Data Protection Service, Association of Mediators, Association of Lawyers, and Legal Aid Service are participating in the event. Along with thee Deputy Minister of Justice and representatives from the Ministry.

The legal forum is slated to span over two days.