The Speaker, Mr. David Usupashvili, within the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, held the meeting with the CoE Secretary General, Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland. Mr. Jagland expressed his gratitude for CoE-Georgia productive cooperation.

The Speaker noted that CoE-Georgia relations are effective and productive indeed and cooperation shall further be enhanced in all directions. The parties discussed upcoming Parliamentary elections. As Mr. Jagland stated, multi-party democracy is important for every country.

CoE will further cooperate with Georgia regardless of political spectrum in the new Parliament. The parties touched upon regional issues and challenges for Europe. The Conference in Strasbourg is attended by the Presidents of the Parliaments of 47 member states. The PACE-organized conference is being held once per year to be attended by 350 delegates.