The State Minister stressed the importance of NATO’s strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, as well as for the conflict’s peaceful resolution.  

Rekhviashvili had served at the post of the Governor of Kvemo Kartli since August 18, 2018. During 2014-2018 he had served as the Deputy Minister of the now-defunct Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories.  

That is why our steps are focused on restoring confidence and reconciliation between societies. This is confirmed by our peace initiatives and efforts aimed at deepening the dialogue between the Abkhaz, 

At the meeting, the State Minister stressed the importance of the role of the UNDP in the process of peaceful resolution of the conflict and the restoration of confidence between the artificially divided societies.  

The State Minister reiterated the importance of the EUMM as the only international observer mission operating on the territory of Georgia. Tea Akhvlediani thanked the foreign diplomat for his contribution to maintaining security and stability on the ground, as well as to restoring confidence.  

On the occasion of the fall of Sokhumi, State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani, together with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, members of the Government, Grigol Liluashvili, Head of the State Security Service and Ruslan Abashidze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, paid tribute to the heroes of Georgia, laid a wreath at the Heroes’ Memorial.  

According to Tea Akhvlediani, August 14 is a common tragedy for each of us and that is why there is no alternative to peace.  

The aim of these strategies will be to support the people living in the occupied territories and to create decent living conditions for them.  

To achieve these long-term and irreversible positive changes, we have identified five interrelated policy priorities: