US Embassy in Georgia: Secretary Pompeo noted Georgia’s recent judicial reform efforts, important role of civil society in advancing rule of law, developing modern state institutions
US Embassy in Georgia: Secretary Pompeo noted Georgia’s recent judicial reform efforts, important role of civil society in advancing rule of law, developing modern state institutions

US Embassy in Georgia says Secretary Pompeo sat down with civil society representatives for a candid and open conversation about judicial reform and the role of civil society in Georgia’s development.

The Secretary noted Georgia’s recent judicial reform efforts and the important role of civil society in advancing the rule of law and developing modern state institutions. However, all agreed there is more work to be done, and the United States stands ready to continue its support, US Embassy reported.

Included in the meeting were representatives of some of the many professional NGOs dedicated to improving Georgia’s democracy, including the American Chamber of Commerce Georgia, Economic Policy Research Center, Georgian Democracy Initiative, Open Society-Georgia Foundation, Rights Georgia, and Transparency International Georgia.