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Lasha Darsalia Participates in the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Lasha Darsalia participated in the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference.
The participants were welcomed via video addresses by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. The Conference was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan.
The Conference focused on the peaceful resolution of global and regional conflicts, preventive diplomacy and strengthening the role of mediation.
As part of the event, Lasha Darsalia delivered remarks during a panel discussion entitled “Shared Commitment to Peace: Experiences and Perspectives.”
The Deputy Minister underscored the importance of dialogue between the parties, mutual respect and adherence to the fundamental principles of international law in the process of the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
He highlighted Georgia’s experience and the country’s role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The Deputy Minister also emphasized Georgia’s efforts to foster cooperation among the countries of the South Caucasus based on shared interests.
Lasha Darsalia reviewed the difficult humanitarian situation in Georgia’s occupied regions and reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to a policy of peaceful conflict resolution.
The Deputy Minister also discussed ongoing geopolitical changes and, in this context, highlighted the growing importance of the Middle Corridor in enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe, as well as Georgia’s potential to develop into a transit hub.
On the sidelines of the Conference, the Deputy Minister held bilateral meetings with Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Carlos Márcio Bicalho Cozendey, Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
He highlighted Georgia’s experience and the country’s role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The Deputy Minister also emphasized Georgia’s efforts to foster cooperation among the countries of the South Caucasus based on shared interests.
Lasha Darsalia reviewed the difficult humanitarian situation in Georgia’s occupied regions and reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to a policy of peaceful conflict resolution.
The Deputy Minister also discussed ongoing geopolitical changes and, in this context, highlighted the growing importance of the Middle Corridor in enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe, as well as Georgia’s potential to develop into a transit hub.
On the sidelines of the Conference, the Deputy Minister held bilateral meetings with Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Carlos Márcio Bicalho Cozendey, Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil.