OSCE Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Georgia for High-Level Meetings
By Messenger Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A senior delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, led by President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, is currently conducting a three-day visit to Georgia. Running from March 8 to March 10, the visit is designed to allow international representatives to discuss the country's political climate, regional security, and democratic progress with a variety of local leaders.
The group includes several high-ranking officials, such as Vice-President Luís Graça and Secretary General Roberto Montella. According to an official statement, the trip serves as a platform for the Assembly to exchange views on stability in the South Caucasus and to maintain ongoing cooperation with Georgian institutions.
On the first day of the visit, the delegation traveled to the village of Khurvaleti in the Gori municipality to observe the occupation line. Accompanied by Levan Makhashvili, chair of the EU Integration Committee, the representatives were briefed on the security threats and humanitarian challenges resulting from the Russian Federation's presence in Georgian regions.
The briefing focused on the daily difficulties faced by the local population living near the boundary and the broader impact of the occupation on national security.
On March 9, President Sampietro held a lengthy meeting with Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Georgian Dream-led Parliament. Papuashvili characterized the talks as an open and constructive dialogue regarding the country's legislative work and the implementation of international recommendations.
During the meeting, Papuashvili noted that the Georgian Parliament continues to pass laws aimed at protecting the nation's democracy and remains committed to the standards set by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
"I also confirmed the Georgian side's readiness to continue working on the implementation of OSCE/ODIHR recommendations," Papuashvili said.
Following the meeting, Sampietro described the conversation as a sincere look at the country's recent political history and the findings of the 2024 election reports. He reiterated the Assembly's support for the territorial integrity of the nation while highlighting the importance of the OSCE as a space for diplomatic engagement.
"We will discuss all the issues that concern this country, and then we will hold a press conference, because I want to hear all the views and data first, and after that we will speak," Sampietro said.
The delegation is expected to continue its itinerary by meeting with members of civil society and various political actors to gain a comprehensive perspective on the current situation in the country.
