As part of an official visit to Canada, a parliamentary delegation of Georgia, led by Vice Speaker of Parliament Nino Tsilosani, held meetings with the chairs of committees of the Parliament and Senate of Canada.

During the visit, a meeting was held with Robert Morrissey, Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of the House of Commons of Canada.

The meeting was attended by Members of Parliament Mariam Lashkhi and Viktor Sanikidze, as well as Salome Kurasbediani, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy of Georgia to Canada.

The parties discussed prospects for sharing bilateral experience in the field of social policy and strengthening institutional cooperation.

The Georgian parliamentary delegation also held an important meeting with Peter Boehm, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and Peter Harder, Deputy Chair of the Committee.

Alongside Vice Speaker Nino Tsilosani, the meeting was attended by Members of Parliament Mariam Lashkhi, Irakli Zarkua, and Viktor Sanikidze.

The discussions focused on geopolitical challenges, regional security, and economic partnership. The Georgian parliamentary delegation briefed the senators on ongoing reforms in Georgia, the resilience of democratic institutions, and the country’s progress on the path toward European integration.

Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of ensuring that decisions in bilateral relations are based on factual information and internationally recognized rankings, in which Georgia continues to maintain strong and leading positions.

As part of the visit, the delegation also met with Senator Marilou McPhedran.

The parties held detailed discussions on the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and issues included in the international agenda on women’s empowerment.

The official visit of the Georgian parliamentary delegation to Canada is ongoing.

The visit is expected to contribute to advancing political and economic relations between Georgia and Canada to a qualitatively new level.