The delegation headed by Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan is in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, at the invitation of Prosecutor General of Georgia Giorgi Gvarakidze.

Within the framework of the working visit, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan met today with Prosecutor General of Georgia Giorgi Gvarakidze and discussed prospects for further developing cooperation between the prosecution services of the two countries, issues of mutual legal assistance in criminal proceedings, and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation in combating transnational crime.

Anna Vardapetyan emphasised the importance of the close professional ties and mutual trust established between the Prosecutor General’s Offices of Armenia and Georgia, noting that effective cooperation is based not only on the legal mechanisms established by international treaties, but also on direct, prompt and constructive communication between partners.

“The centuries-old friendship and good-neighbourly relations between the peoples of Armenia and Georgia provide an important foundation for strengthening trust between the law enforcement authorities of the two countries and for the continued development of practical cooperation,” the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia emphasised, highlighting the importance of the ability of the competent authorities of the two countries to respond promptly to current issues and find practical solutions.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed opportunities for cooperation within the framework of international professional organisations. Anna Vardapetyan presented the involvement of the Prosecutor’s Office of Armenia in international platforms, including the International Association of Prosecutors, as well as the work being carried out to develop cooperation with Eurojust and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The parties emphasised the importance of exchanging international experience, developing professional capacities and applying effective mechanisms in the fight against transnational crime.

The Prosecutor General’s Offices of Armenia and Georgia expressed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and further develop cooperation in the areas of crime detection, criminal prosecution, mutual legal assistance and the effective administration of justice.