Koka Katsitadze hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Georgia H.E Thomas Mühlmann to the Special Investigation Service

Koka Katsitadze hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Georgia H.E Thomas Mühlmann to the Special Investigation Service

The Head of the Special Investigation Service Koka Katsitadze, together with his deputies - Giorgi Kvaratskhelia and Natia Songulashvili, held the meeting with H.E Thomas Mühlmann, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Georgia.

During the introductory meeting, the parties discussed issues of bilateral relations as well as prospects of future cooperation.

The Head of the Independent Investigation Service introduced the main goals and directions of the Service to the diplomat.

Koka Katsitadze emphasized that the Service is focused on conducting investigations in accordance with international standards, implementing the best international experience and practices for institutional development, introducing activities and establishing a close partnership with independent supervisory bodies of the EU member states that will contribute to the further strengthening the independent investigative mechanism and fulfillment of international obligations undertaken by Georgia.

The Head of the Special Investigation Service expressed his readiness to establish cooperation with the counterpart institution  -  The Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB).

There was also discussed the involvement of the Special Investigation Service in the joint EU Twining projects and cooperation itself.

Koka Katsitadze thanked the Ambassador for the fruitful discussion and readiness for future cooperation along with best wishes in his honorable mission.

Natia Pirashvili, the Head of the International Relations Department, attended the meeting.