On 15 May 2026, the 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe was held in Chisinau, with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili. The session of the Committee of Ministers, attended by the foreign ministers of the Council of Europe Member States, was opened by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset.

Within the framework of the 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, held an introductory meeting with the President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Gunn Marit Helgesen. During the meeting, the parties underscored the role of the Congress in enhancing local self-government and expressed their readiness to continue cooperation.

At the 135th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, held on 15 May in Moldova, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili addressed the participants. The Minister spoke about the challenges facing Europe and noted that war and conflict are not the only threats undermining the foundations upon which Europe is built. In this context, the Minister highlighted the issue of media freedom, stating that representatives of three Georgian television channels were denied entry into Moldova and, as a result, were prevented from carrying out their professional duties covering the session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

On 6 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted its thirteenth decision  under the agenda item entitled “The Council of Europe and the Conflict in Georgia.” The Council of Europe and its 46 Member States once again reaffirm their steadfast support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders.

On 29 April 2026, the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies of the Council of Europe, at its 1558th meeting, reviewed the Secretary General’s 33rd Consolidated Report on the Conflict in Georgia. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Lasha Darsalia. The report was presented by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset.

In honour of the memory of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, condolences were expressed in the book of condolences by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and the representatives of the member states, who paid tribute to the late Patriarch of Georgia, emphasising his important role in the modern history of Georgia.

In grievance over the passing of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, the Georgian flag flies at half-mast at the Council of Europe. By the decision of the Secretary General Alain Berset, the European flag has also been lowered as a sign of solidarity.

Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Khatia Tsilosani hosted a New Year event for students of the Georgian Sunday School in Strasbourg. The Ambassador wished the children a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas, thanking the Sunday School and diaspora representatives for their efforts in preserving the Georgian language and culture abroad.

“The tragic reality we are witnessing today in the heart of Europe requires greater efforts to restore peace in the region. Blatant violations of international norms must not go unanswered,” stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili. She is currently in The Hague participating in the diplomatic conference launching the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, under the auspices of the Council of Europe.

On 18 November 2025, at the 1543rd meeting of the Committee of Ministers’ Deputies of the Council of Europe, the 32nd Consolidated Report of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the “Conflict in Georgia” was examined. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lasha Darsalia participated in the meeting.

On 24 September 2025, within the framework of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset. The parties reviewed a wide spectrum of cooperation and reiterated the importance of Georgia’s close engagement with the Council of Europe.

Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Khatia Tsilosani met with the Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty. The parties discussed the results achieved by Georgia on its path to democratic development. Current developments in the country and future plans were also discussed in light of the existing security challenges in the region.