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A delegation led by Prosecutor General of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan is in Tbilisi at the invitation of Georgian Prosecutor General Giorgi Gvarakidze.
Vardapetyan met with Gvarakidze on October 22 and discussed prospects for developing cooperation between the prosecution offices of the two countries, issues of mutual legal assistance in criminal proceedings, and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cooperation in combating transnational crime, the Armenian Prosecutor General’s Office said in a statement.
Anna Vardapetyan emphasized 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 legal mechanisms established by international treaties but also on direct, prompt and constructive communication between partners.
“The centuries-old friendship and good-neighborly relations between the peoples of Armenia and Georgia provide an important foundation for strengthening trust and continuously developing practical cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries,” Armenia’s Prosecutor General said, highlighting the ability of the competent authorities of both countries to respond quickly to current issues and find practical solutions.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed opportunities for cooperation within international professional organizations. Anna Vardapetyan presented the Armenian Prosecutor’s Office’s engagement in international platforms, including the International Association of Prosecutors, as well as efforts to develop cooperation with Eurojust and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The importance of exchanging international experience, developing professional capacities and applying effective mechanisms to combat transnational crime was emphasized.
The Prosecutor General’s Offices of Armenia and Georgia expressed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue and develop cooperation in the areas of crime detection, criminal prosecution, mutual legal assistance and the effective administration of justice.