Deputy FM: Geneva format remains crucial for holding Russia accountable

Georgian First Deputy Justice Minister Beka Dzamashvili took part in the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions, where he said the Georgian delegation focused on ongoing human rights and humanitarian issues in the occupied territories.

According to Dzamashvili, discussions within the working group on humanitarian and human rights issues emphasized the continuing nature of rights violations.

“We addressed issues such as the right of internally displaced persons to return to their homes, freedom of movement, the right to education, property rights, the right to life, and cases of ill-treatment. Particular attention was paid to the continuing pattern of human rights violations,” he said.

Dzamashvili added that the Georgian delegation also referred to a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights concerning the torture and killing of Georgian servicemen Giorgi Antsukhelidze, Ushangi Khubuluri, and Zaza Sopromadze.

“The Geneva format is particularly important, especially given that the Russian Federation is no longer a member of the Council of Europe. It provides an opportunity to call on Russia to end its continuing violations and implement the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights,” Dzamashvili said.

The 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions was held on June 30–July 1, while the 68th round is scheduled for November 10–11, 2026, according to Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.