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Solomon Pavliashvili Meets with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
As part of his official visit to Bratislava, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Mr Solomon Pavliashvili, met with the State Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment.
During the meeting, the parties addressed ongoing reforms in environmental policy and waste management, while emphasizing the effective implementation and enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. As mentioned, this mechanism represents one of the key instruments for reducing waste, promoting recycling, and advancing the development of a circular economy.
Mr Pavliashvili highlighted the ongoing legislative changes in Georgia, noting that the Ministry is actively working on adopting technical regulations for the management of packaging waste and end-of-life vehicles. The Deputy also added that these measures are expected to significantly improve the efficiency of the waste management system across the country.
The sides also exchanged views on modern approaches to the management of hazardous and municipal waste, as well as opportunities for introducing best international practices in these areas.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister also met with representatives of the international investment group Woods and Co.
The discussions focused on the development prospects of Georgia’s waste management sector and potential avenues for future cooperation.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Slovak Republic, Mr Konstantine Kvachakidze, attended the meeting.