The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality met Viorel Moșanu, the Special Representative of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe Chairman-in-Office for the South Caucasus, to discuss peaceful resolution of conflicts on the territory of Georgia.

Tea Akhvlediani underlined highlighted the role and active involvement of the OSCE in the process.

The parties discussed results of the 17th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism in Ergneti.

They also talked about consequences of the illegal Russian occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region, violations of the fundamental rights of the local population and active efforts aimed at further artificial isolation of the regions. The meeting emphasised the need to protect the rights of the population affected by the conflicts, as well as immediate humanitarian release of illegally detained Georgian citizens and punishment of those responsible for violating their lives.

Tea Akhvlediani informed the foreign diplomat about the progress and future visions for improving social and economic conditions of the populations affected by the conflict and deepen the dialogue based on common interests and the restoration of trust between the artificially divided communities.

On his part, Moșanu praised the efforts of the Georgian Government and promised full support in the peace process.

The parties agreed on further close cooperation.