2024 marks the 16th anniversary of Russia's full-scale military aggression against Georgia. After 16 years, the Russian Federation still continues occupation of Georgia's integral Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, in violation of the 12 August 2008 Ceasefire agreement brokered by the European Union and in blatant disregard of the fundamental principles and norms of international law. This is confirmed by numerous decisions of the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights between 2021 and 2024.

On 27 June 2014, with the signing of the Association Agreement, Georgia-EU relations advanced to a qualitatively new stage. The Association Agreement serves as the main legal framework for Georgia-EU cooperation.

The 61st round of the Geneva International Discussions was held on 25-26 June, 2024. The Georgian delegation was led by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lasha Darsalia. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemns the so-called parliamentary elections held in the Tskhinvali region occupied by the Russian Federation on June 9, 2024, which blatantly violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders.

First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Nino Tandilashvili met with the FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu on the sidelines of the34th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC) held in Rome. The two sides discussed ways to further foster collaboration between Georgia and FAO.

On 15 May 2024, Ian Borg, the Acting Chairman of the OSCE and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and European Affairs of Malta, visited Georgia. During his visit, he held a meeting with Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ilia Darchiashvili. They discussed ongoing processes and challenges within the OSCE, with Georgia expressing readiness to contribute to addressing these challenges.

Italian Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Mr. Francesco Lollobrigida thanked his Georgian counterpart for participating in the ministerial meeting and stressed the significance of the existing cooperation with the Georgian Authorities.

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Mr. Otar Shamugia, participated in the Ministerial meeting held by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) in Brescia. Ministers and high-ranking officials from 40 countries attended the event.

The ratification of the so-called agreement by the so-called parliament of the Abkhazia occupation regime on the transfer of the Bichvinta holiday house to the Russian Federation represents another illegal act and the continuation of Russia's occupation policy with respect to the regions of Georgia, which grossly violates the fundamental principles of international law.

The deputy minister congratulated the Maltese diplomat on his appointment and wished him success in his future activities. At the meeting, the sides emphasized the importance of friendly and partner relations between Georgia and Malta, both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations. Teimuraz Janjalia congratulated the Ambassador on Malta's chairmanship in the OSCE in 2024 and expressed hope that the issue of Georgia will remain high on the agenda.

The sides emphasized the importance of the signing of the declaration on the establishment of a high-level dialogue by the foreign ministers of the two countries on 21 April 2023, and the importance of deepening cooperation in the format of the newly established dialogue. In this context, special attention was paid to the need for high-level bilateral visits.

The Speaker of the Italian Parliament expressed positive feedback on the progress of implementing EU recommendations and expressed hope for Georgia to be granted the status of a candidate country, for which Italy has a steadfast commitment.