The News in Brief
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Public Defender meets with Levan Dotiashvili and Tamaz Ginturi's family members in Kirbali
The public defender Levan Ioseliani arrived in the village near the occupation line, where he met Levan Dotiashvili and the family members of Tamaz Ginturi, who had been killed by the Russian occupiers.
Ioseliani stated that the state should employ all available leverage to bring the killers of Tamaz Ginturi to justice.
"I was also interested in the circumstances surrounding Mr. Tamazi's murder-how the investigation is being conducted, the level of involvement from both investigative agencies and local municipal services. We all understand that punishing the criminals will not be easy. The Georgian state should do everything to hold the criminals accountable. This effort should extend both internationally and domestically. We, along with the family, await the expert's answer," stated the public defender.
Introductory Meeting Between Shalva Papuashvili and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in Georgia
The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Georgia, Bergljot Hovland. Both sides emphasized the positive development of cooperation between the two countries since the opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Georgia four years ago. The discussion also centered on the growth of parliamentary relations.
Shalva Papuashvili expressed gratitude to the Norwegian side for its strong support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. He expressed hope that Norway will continue to support Georgia on its path to joining NATO. The ambassador congratulated the chairman on the positive recommendation from the European Commission regarding the granting of candidate status to Georgia. He noted that Norway will continue to contribute to Georgia's democratic development and its alignment with European standards.
Papuashvili spoke about the importance of granting candidate status to Georgia and highlighted the country's main achievements along the way. The parties also discussed current events in the region and the significant role of Georgia in the process of establishing regional peace. Shalva Papuashvili wished the ambassador success in fulfilling his important mission in Georgia.
Public Defender meets with Levan Dotiashvili and Tamaz Ginturi's family members in Kirbali
Ioseliani stated that the state should employ all available leverage to bring the killers of Tamaz Ginturi to justice.
"I was also interested in the circumstances surrounding Mr. Tamazi's murder-how the investigation is being conducted, the level of involvement from both investigative agencies and local municipal services. We all understand that punishing the criminals will not be easy. The Georgian state should do everything to hold the criminals accountable. This effort should extend both internationally and domestically. We, along with the family, await the expert's answer," stated the public defender.
Introductory Meeting Between Shalva Papuashvili and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in Georgia
Shalva Papuashvili expressed gratitude to the Norwegian side for its strong support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. He expressed hope that Norway will continue to support Georgia on its path to joining NATO. The ambassador congratulated the chairman on the positive recommendation from the European Commission regarding the granting of candidate status to Georgia. He noted that Norway will continue to contribute to Georgia's democratic development and its alignment with European standards.
Papuashvili spoke about the importance of granting candidate status to Georgia and highlighted the country's main achievements along the way. The parties also discussed current events in the region and the significant role of Georgia in the process of establishing regional peace. Shalva Papuashvili wished the ambassador success in fulfilling his important mission in Georgia.