The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili met with Co-Chair of Euronest Assembly, European Parliament member Rebecca Harms.

The aim of the meeting was to provide information on the ongoing processes in the occupied territories and Georgia's peacekeeping and engagement policies. The State Minister informed the guest about the steps taken by Georgia in the framework of the peace policy. The importance of EU support also was discussed.

Ketevan Tsikhelashvili talked about the situation in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, the challenges and problems that the population living along the dividing lines and provided detailed information about the facts of human rights violations.

"I am really glad that this meeting was held and I want to say that it was very productive. We talked about the EU role in conflicts peaceful resolution. We noted the importance of close cooperation with the European Union and continuation of taking further steps to ensure the protection of human rights in the occupied territories and at the same time, satisfy the people's needs and interests, which are caused by the ongoing occupation", - said the State Minister. 

During the meeting the importance of further deepening and enlargement of EU and Georgia cooperation was underlined.