The Minister of Internal Affairs held a meeting with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Rik Daems, who pays visit to Georgia.

Within the frames of the meeting, the parties discussed the current issues, including the upcoming local self-government elections and the importance of conduction of election process in safe and free environment.

Vakhtang Gomelauri provided detailed information to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe regarding the developments on July 5th and ongoing investigations on facts of violence committed against the media representatives.

The Minister expressed his gratitude towards Rik Daems for supporting democratic processes in Georgia.

At the end of the meeting parties discussed perspectives of future cooperation with the Council of Europe.