**CEC Meets with OSCE Secretary General to Discuss Elections and Future Plans**
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia held an important meeting with the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Feridun Sinirlioğlu. This gathering took place at the CEC, where top officials from both sides engaged in a detailed discussion on various topics.
**Elections Preparations and Challenges**
The main topic of conversation was the upcoming municipal elections scheduled to take place on October 4. Giorgi Kalandarishvili, Chairman of the CEC, and Deputy Chairman Giorgi Sharabidze briefed the OSCE Secretary General and his delegation about the preparations being made to ensure a highly professional election process in accordance with international standards.
According to available information, the challenges facing the elections were also discussed during this meeting. This includes ways to implement OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, which are crucial for improving the electoral processes in Georgia.
**Cooperation and Future Plans**
The importance of continuing cooperation between the CEC and OSCE/ODIHR was stressed by both parties. This is seen as essential for joint efforts to develop election processes that meet international standards.
It’s worth noting that the meeting also touched on the status of implementing OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, which were made in previous elections. The CEC Chairman highlighted the need to further deepen cooperation with OSCE/ODIHR to address these challenges effectively.
**Key Attendees and Conclusion**
The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials from both sides, including Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Austria Aleksandre Maisuradze, OSCE Special Representative Terhi Hakala, and Director of the Conflict Prevention Center Catherine Fearon. The parties agreed on the need to continue cooperation in the future.
This meeting is a significant step forward in strengthening ties between the CEC and OSCE/ODIHR, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the electoral process in Georgia.
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