Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the participants of the international organization "Peace and Sport" forum

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, is on an official visit to Monaco. Within the framework of the visit, the Minister participated in a roundtable discussion at the forum held on the initiative of the international organization "Peace and Sport," the main theme of which was "Education for Sustainable Peace through Sport."

Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the roundtable participants and spoke about the importance of developing grassroots, school, and university sports. The Minister provided the public with detailed information on the projects implemented in the direction of sports development in Georgia and noted that educational institutions will have the opportunity to reflect mandatory physical activities in their educational programs. The roundtable participants shared their experiences with one another in this regard.

The forum was attended by representatives of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), presidents of international sports organizations, sports and education ministers from 12 European countries, and officials responsible for sports. "Peace and Sport" is an international organization founded in Monaco in 2007. The organization operates under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Today in Monaco, the Peace and Sport Awards ceremony will be held, during which the award laureates in various categories will be announced. Notably, this year, for the first time, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has been nominated in the "Initiative of the Year" category for the successful implementation of the "White Card" - #WhiteCard campaign. The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, will attend the award ceremony.