Georgia’s Foreign Minister meets international Human Rights expert

Georgia’s strategy to ensure all Georgian citizens have access to basic human rights was positively regarded by an international human rights expert at a United Nations conference in Geneva.

Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze spoke about the current situation in Georgia and recent Governmental reforms during a meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem [Navi] Pillay at the UN office in Geneva during the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Pillay positively regarded the Government’s 2014-2020 strategy outlining the protecting of human rights in Georgia.

The seven-year document, which highlighted the state’s priorities and strategies regarding the protection of human rights, was first presented on February 13.

The Government's 2014-2020 action plan focused on citizens’ physical and personal liberty as well as political and social-economic rights.

Furthermore, Pillay also welcomed Georgia's accession to the International Convention for persons with disabilities.

The UN High Commissioner is planning an official visit to Georgia in May, or around that time, Panjikidze announced.

Pillay expressed her desire to inspect the human rights situation in Georgia and looked over the changes implemented by the Georgian Government.

Meanwhile, Georgia’s Foreign Minister made her the first speech at the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council, which was attended by heads of Government and Foreign Ministers from a range of countries.

During her Geneva visit, Minister Panjikidze is expected to meet the Acting Head of United Nations, Michael Moller, at the Geneva office.

The Human Rights Council 25th session took place from March 3-5.