The document envisions the development of sectoral cooperation between the two countries and the sharing of experience in such important issues as: digital governance implementation policy and service development.

Before the signing of the joint declaration, the Minister of Justice in a meeting with the State Secretary noted that the modernization of the justice system through technologies and innovations is the cornerstone of all reforms implemented by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and other institutions involved in the justice system.

The minister noted that the Ministry of Justice, as a public service provider, provides more than 470 services throughout the country on a one-stop basis, using digital tools, technologies and innovations.

The Minister also spoke about the introduction of the mobile application JustApp, through which all state services will be available online.

At the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the agency's priority is to continue working on digitalization of services, and sectoral cooperation and experience sharing with partner countries will contribute to the development of e-governance in both countries. On the way to joining the European Union, the strengthening of new areas of sectoral cooperation acquires special importance in the direction of convergence with European standards.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili and Georgian Ambassador to Portugal Giorgi, Mirtskhulava also attended the meeting with Secretary of State, Mario Campolargo.

As part of the official visit to Portugal, a Georgia-Portugal memorandum was also signed; A meeting is planned at the Justice Campus in Lisbon.

The introduction of the best European and international standards in the fields of punishment and crime prevention is one of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. For this purpose, the agency will continue to study the practices of partner countries in the future.

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze visited the Carregueira prison during his visit to Portugal. The Minister inspected the infrastructure of the institution, got acquainted with the specifics of the operation of the penitentiary institution and held a meeting with Director General for Rehabilitation and Prison Services and Staff, Rui Abrunhosa Gonsalves.

The parties discussed such issues as: effective management of the penitentiary institution; Availability of rehabilitation, re-socialization, employment, educational programs and sports activities, etc.

The Georgian delegation received detailed information about the projects operating in the Portuguese penitentiary system and introduced Georgian innovations - "Re-Market" and "Digital University" to the Portuguese side. Rati Bregadze invited Rui Abrunhosa Gonsalves to the opening of a European-type penitentiary institution in Georgia - Laituri prison. The parties also agreed to organize joint trainings for employees.

The introduction of the best European and international standards in the fields of punishment and crime prevention is one of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. For this purpose, the agency will continue to study the practices of partner countries in the future.