A conference, "Common Action in a Fractured World: Strengthening Resilience and Cohesion Within and Across Communities” of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance was held in the capital of the Czech Republic.

The conference focused on several core themes: freedom of religion and belief; interreligious and intercultural dialogue; the rise of religious intolerance, antisemitism, discrimination, and extremism in the online space; practical solutions for ensuring freedom of religion or belief and peaceful coexistence; as well as the significance of freedom of religion and belief, the risks of its instrumentalization, and the exploration of new ideas and practical approaches.

Vladimer Macharashvili, Head of the Legal Maintenance Office at the State Agency for Religious Issues, delivered a speech at the meeting of the Eurasian Working Group, which addressed coordination, regional realities, and shared priorities. The presentation focused on significant topics such as Georgia’s religious policy during the Soviet era and following the attainment of independence, the government’s support for religious communities, registration practices, and the environment of tolerance.

A main part of the presentation focused on the persistent violations of religious rights in the country’s occupied territories. According to the speaker, the Georgian population remaining in these occupied territories has been deprived of the right to worship in their native language, to freedom of movement, to education, and to visit the graves of their ancestors. Orthodox clergy have been driven out of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region; Georgian Orthodox churches are being destroyed; the ethnic traces of Georgians are being erased; and Georgian identity is being targeted. "Georgian Orthodox clergy are not even permitted to enter the occupied territories of Georgia to conduct religious services. While, clergy of other faiths are able to cross into occupied Abkhazia—in compliance with the Law on Occupation—to meet with their congregations and perform religious services, that is, of course, a welcome development—as people should be free to practice their faith and beliefs, regardless of political conflict—it is deeply outrageous that the Georgian Orthodox Church and Georgian Orthodox believers are denied this same right. This constitutes ethnic and religious discrimination and segregation directed specifically against Georgian Orthodox believers and the clergy of the Georgian Orthodox Church," stated Vladimer Macharashvili.

Following the speeches, a panel discussion was held, during which significant regional issues were addressed—such as the format for dialogue and coordination among Eurasian countries and their partners, the protection of religious communities, regional cooperation, shared challenges, and opportunities for practical collaboration.