Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Geo Khatuna Totladze Participates in the UN General Assembly’s Consideration of the Human Rights Council Report

On 30 October 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Khatuna Totladze, delivered a statement at the plenary meeting of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, during which the report of the UN Human Rights Council was considered.

In her statement, the Deputy Minister underscored the important role of the Human Rights Council in promoting and protecting human rights at the international level. She reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to implementing the recommendations accepted through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process and expressed the country’s readiness to continue its active cooperation with the Council.

Khatuna Totladze expressed her gratitude to the States that supported the UN Human Rights Council resolution entitled “Cooperation with Georgia”, which was adopted by consensus for the second consecutive year.

The Deputy Minister devoted particular attention to the human rights situation in the occupied territories of Georgia. She highlighted restrictions on freedom of movement, arbitrary detentions, violations of property rights, ethnic discrimination and restrictions on the right to education in the Georgian language. She also reiterated the importance of ensuring unhindered access for international human rights mechanisms to the occupied territories.

Khatuna Totladze drew attention to the Russian Federation’s failure to implement the 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement and its steps towards the de facto annexation of the occupied regions. In this regard, she called on the international community to maintain its united and principled support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
The Deputy Minister stressed Georgia’s strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In conclusion, Khatuna Totladze reaffirmed Georgia’s readiness to continue its active cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council and international partners to promote and protect human rights, uphold international law and strengthen accountability.