Secretary General meets Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia

Secretary GeneralMarija Pejčinović Burić has met the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia Lasha Darsalia. During the meeting, the Secretary General highlighted once more the unwavering commitment of the Council of Europe to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, as well as support to Georgia's European Union path with the newly granted EU candidate status.

Marija Pejčinović Burić reiterated the Organisation's contribution to foster dialogue and facilitate broader reconciliation efforts through Confidence Building Measures (CBMs)on the ground.

The Secretary General has confirmed her intention to keep the member states of the Council of Europe abreast of the human rights developments in conflict-affected areas through the bi-annual Consolidated Report on the conflict in Georgia. The latest Consolidated Report covering the period from October 2023 to March 2024, has been published today.