OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities to visit Georgia
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In these regions, the HCNM will address the implementation of two HCNM Conflict Prevention Programmes developed by his predecessor, which are aimed at promoting the integration of the Armenian and Azerbaijani minorities into Georgian political, social and cultural life.
These programmes are progressing successfully and are important for boosting stability in Georgia. Taking into consideration the complex situation in the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo-Kartli regions, as well as the need for better integration of Georgia's national minorities into Georgian society, the HCNM will call for the expansion and strengthening of these projects.
Georgia has recently adopted new legislation aimed at protecting the rights of the country's national minorities. High Commissioner Vollebaek will continue his dialogue with the Georgian authorities to assist them in implementating the new legislation and reforms affecting national minorities.
In July 2007, the Georgian parliament adopted a Law on "Meskhetian Repatriation". The HCNM will welcome the adoption of this law and express his readiness to assist the Georgian Government in its implementation.