The State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality, Tea Akhvlediani, met with members of a Council of Europe delegation.

The purpose of the visit was to contribute to the preparation of the Council of Europe Secretary General’s consolidated report, “The Conflict in Georgia”.

During the meeting, the State Minister emphasized the importance of the Council of Europe’s firm support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. She also highlighted the Council of Europe’s significant role in the peaceful resolution of the conflict, including through reconciliation and engagement processes aimed at rebuilding trust between societies divided by war. In the same context, the minister highlighted the importance of the Secretary General’s comprehensive reports, which provide detailed insights into the conditions in the occupied regions. In the absence of international monitoring mechanisms on the ground, these reports carry particular weight as a vital tool for tracking the human rights situation in those areas.

The parties discussed the grave humanitarian and human rights situation prevailing in Georgia’s occupied territories. Tea Akhvlediani also briefed the delegation on the progress made in implementing the reconciliation and engagement policy, outlining future objectives, namely, improving the socio-economic conditions of conflict-affected populations and fostering dialogue and trust between artificially divided communities, based on shared interests.

Council of Europe representative Cristian Urse spoke positively of the Georgian government’s efforts and pledged the organization’s full support to the Georgian side in the peace process.

The two parties agreed to continue their close cooperation.