The State Minister spoke to the parents and family members of the fallen heroes, expressed her condolences, and reaffirmed her support on behalf of the government.  

Tea Akhvlediani stressed the OSCE’s role in peaceful conflict resolution and expressed gratitude for the support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within internationally recognised borders.  

Tea Akhvlediani introduced the diplomat to the mandate, priorities and goals of the State Minister’s Office. She reviewed the Office’s activities in the areas of reconciliation and engagement, as well as civic equality and integration policies, and spoke about the efforts made by the Georgian government to restore trust and build peace, as well as support for ethnic minorities and strengthen intercultural dialogue.  

The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality made a note in the book of condolences opened at the Vatican Embassy in Georgia regarding the death of the Pope.  

The State Minister presented the priorities, goals, and objectives of her office in the areas of reconciliation and engagement, as well as policies aimed at civic equality and integration.  

The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality opened the event with a welcoming speech, congratulated attendees on Georgian Language Day, and highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the state language.  

The parties discussed the importance of the GID and also reviewed the outcomes of the Ergneti Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism.  

During the meeting, the participants reviewed strategic priorities for cooperation and shared their visions for the future.  

Through the collaborative efforts of the State Minister’s Office and the International Committee of the Red Cross, six missing persons – 5 military personnel and 1 civilian - have been identified and returned to their families within a coordination framework involving both Georgian and Abkhaz participants.