The News in Brief
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan Visits Georgia for Bilateral Talks
Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan visited Georgia on September 2, meeting with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani. The visit was extended at the invitation of the Georgian Defense Minister, as reported by Armenian media.
Papikyan was officially welcomed with a ceremony at the Georgian Defense Ministry. During his visit, he and Minister Chikovani discussed the state of relations between Armenia and Georgia, focusing on the significance of regional peace and stability. They also reviewed the bilateral cooperation plan for 2024, aiming to strengthen military and defense ties.
Following their discussions, Papikyan paid homage to Georgian soldiers who lost their lives defending the country's territorial integrity at the Heroes' Memorial. In his meeting with Prime Minister Kobakhidze, the focus was on fostering "friendly relations and defense cooperation" between the two nations. Both sides highlighted the Strategic Partnership declaration as a robust foundation for deepening their partnership in various areas.
The Georgian government's press release emphasized the mutual commitment to joint efforts in addressing global and regional security challenges, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration between Armenia and Georgia.
Georgian Parliament to Continue Debate on Amnesty Bill Affecting Up to 6,000 Prisoners
Chairman of Georgian Dream, Mamuka Mdinaradze, announced that the Georgian Parliament will continue discussions on an amnesty bill on September 3. According to Mdinaradze, the proposed legislation is expected to impact up to 6,000 prisoners, with releases occurring at various times and in different forms.
Mdinaradze explained that the bill would lead to the immediate release of over 1,000 prisoners once the amnesty is enacted, with an additional 5,000 prisoners being released gradually over time.
The amnesty bill was initially introduced by Georgian Dream in July. The ongoing parliamentary debate will determine the final details and implementation timeline of the legislation. The first reading of the draft law is planned to take place during an extraordinary parliamentary session. The second and third readings are expected to be conducted during the autumn session. The bill, initially proposed by Georgian Dream in July, will undergo further scrutiny and debate as the legislative process continues.
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan Visits Georgia for Bilateral Talks
Papikyan was officially welcomed with a ceremony at the Georgian Defense Ministry. During his visit, he and Minister Chikovani discussed the state of relations between Armenia and Georgia, focusing on the significance of regional peace and stability. They also reviewed the bilateral cooperation plan for 2024, aiming to strengthen military and defense ties.
Following their discussions, Papikyan paid homage to Georgian soldiers who lost their lives defending the country's territorial integrity at the Heroes' Memorial. In his meeting with Prime Minister Kobakhidze, the focus was on fostering "friendly relations and defense cooperation" between the two nations. Both sides highlighted the Strategic Partnership declaration as a robust foundation for deepening their partnership in various areas.
The Georgian government's press release emphasized the mutual commitment to joint efforts in addressing global and regional security challenges, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration between Armenia and Georgia.
Georgian Parliament to Continue Debate on Amnesty Bill Affecting Up to 6,000 Prisoners
Mdinaradze explained that the bill would lead to the immediate release of over 1,000 prisoners once the amnesty is enacted, with an additional 5,000 prisoners being released gradually over time.
The amnesty bill was initially introduced by Georgian Dream in July. The ongoing parliamentary debate will determine the final details and implementation timeline of the legislation. The first reading of the draft law is planned to take place during an extraordinary parliamentary session. The second and third readings are expected to be conducted during the autumn session. The bill, initially proposed by Georgian Dream in July, will undergo further scrutiny and debate as the legislative process continues.