Intensification of teh relations between Georgia and CoE was discussed at the meeting. Thorbjørn Jagland said the Council of Europe will use all its instruments to help all the people affected by the war. He also said the Georgian government`s strategy on the occupied regions comprises proposals and initiative, which meet the report prepared by the Council of Europe.

The Council of Europe will actively participate in carrying out the proposals and initiatives, intended by teh document, Mr. Jagland said.

Along with the Secretary General, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, Antonio Miloshoski also visited Georgia today. They held their first meeting with teh Georgian Foreign Minister.

`The monitoring body is the only instrument we have in the Council of Europe, also apply to the Russian Federation. The monitoring bodies are visiting regularly to the Russian Federation, making reports on and as you may know, many of the cases and applications that come in accord with human rights are coming from the Russian Federation, which proves that the Council of Europe is working very affectively also with the Russian Federation. Protection of human rights is very important especially ion the conflict region. We should take care of this and draw up concrete mechanisms. To avoid black holes, we should work with the sides involved and try to enter the occupied territories and protect citizens`, Thorbjørn Jagland said.