Chair of the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee, Rati Ionatamishvili, met with Christophe Kamp, OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities.

The main topics of the meeting were the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities living in Georgia, the policy of civil equality and integration, and ensuring their full participation in public life.

During the meeting, Rati Ionatamishvili spoke about Georgia’s state policy, which is based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination and aims to create equal opportunities for ethnic minorities.

Particular attention was paid to improving knowledge of the state language and increasing access to education. The expansion of the bilingual education programme was noted, with 243 public schools participating in the programme during the 2025–2026 academic year.

Rati Ionatamishvili also emphasized the importance of strengthening the participation of ethnic minorities in public and political life, enhancing their engagement in the work of the parliamentary committee, expanding their socio-economic opportunities, and protecting their languages and cultural identity.

The parties discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in the future.