Representatives of ethnic and national minorities, including Azeri, Armenian and Ukrainian communities, together with civil society organisations, youth leaders, journalists, educators and community activists from across Georgia, came together for a two-day civil dialogue round table on strengthening inclusive democracy.

The discussions resulted in a shared understanding of the principles of inclusive democracy, drawing on the Council of Europe's Reykjavík Declaration and the New Democratic Pact for Europe. Participants explored practical ways to strengthen democratic participation, equality, non-discrimination and meaningful civic engagement within diverse communities.

The programme also strengthened participants' understanding of the risks posed by foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and enhanced their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Interactive sessions encouraged the exchange of community-based initiatives on youth participation, minority inclusion, civic education and local dialogue.

The round table strengthened co-operation among community representatives and reinforced networks across diverse communities. It promoted trust, mutual understanding and continued collaboration to support inclusive democratic participation and social cohesion.

The civil dialogue round table was organised within the framework of the Council of Europe Project Support to Civil Dialogue in Georgia.