Lasha Avaliani Participates in the WOAH Regional Commission for Europe Conference

Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Lasha Avaliani participated in the 32nd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Riga, Latvia.

The conference addressed key issues affecting the European region and developed recommendations for member countries. Particular attention was paid to strengthening animal disease control and early notification systems, as well as harmonising biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of transboundary diseases.

Participants also discussed emergency preparedness and response to peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep and goat plague, and sheep and goat pox. Discussions covered disease prevention and control mechanisms, existing risks, and approaches to effective emergency response.

The Regional Commission for Europe works to strengthen regional cooperation on animal health, develop the capacity of veterinary services, and harmonise sanitary regulations governing trade in animals and products of animal origin. The regional conference provides an important forum for sharing experience and developing common approaches.

Lasha Avaliani serves as Georgia’s Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health.