2016-05-05
Prime Minister of Georgia of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili conducted a meeting with the co-rapporteurs of the PACE Boris Silevich and Kerstin Lundgren.
The conversation touched upon the conditions in the occupied territories of Georgia. Particular attention was paid to decision of the Council of Europe's Committee of Deputy Ministers concerning the human rights violations in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region. Pursuant to the Prime Minister, respective decision is a step forward in terms of protection of the human rights on the occupied territories of Georgia and showcases unwavering support of the CoE member states towards the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.
Democratic reforms taking place in Georgia were also discussed during the meeting and progress in terms of media freedom and human rights protection was emphasized. The sides discussed Georgia's undertakings to Council of Europe as well as issues related to the Parliamentary elections scheduled in October. Hope was expressed that the elections will take place in democratic and fair environment.
The meeting at the Administration of the Government of Georgia was attended by the State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Georgia David Bakradze and the Vice Speaker of the Parliament Manana Kobakhidze.
Prime Minister's Press Office