Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met Co-Rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

The parties discussed the key directions of the Georgia-PACE cooperation; the conversation revolved around the 2021 local self-government elections. The Head of government thanked the Co-Rapporteurs of the PACE Monitoring Committee for supporting Georgia’s democratic reforms and monitoring the elections, despite the pandemic. PM emphasized that the Georgian government succeeded in holding transparent, free and fair municipal elections, as evidenced by international observers.

Irakli Garibashvili also underlined that the government appreciates CoE active engagement in Georgia’s processes related to human rights, equality, and civil integration as a factor promoting the country’s further democratic development.

The conversation also focused on the dire situation in Georgia’s occupied territories, emphasizing the support from the Council of Europe in peaceful conflict resolution. The Prime Minister highlighted the firm support of the PACE for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.