The Interagency Coordination Council for Combating Human Trafficking held a meeting at the Ministry of Justice to assess ongoing efforts in the fight against human trafficking. During the session, the Council reviewed the implementation report of the 2023-2024 Action Plan and approved the 2025-2026 Action Plan.

The new action plan was developed based on recommendations from Council member agencies and international organizations. Its primary objectives include preventing human trafficking, enhancing crime detection mechanisms, protecting and assisting victims, and strengthening international cooperation.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili chaired the meeting, which brought together representatives from member state agencies, including various ministries, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, as well as representatives from the U.S. Embassy, the EU Delegation to Georgia, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

Notably, according to the U.S. State Department, Georgia continues to rank at the highest level in its efforts to combat human trafficking, maintaining its position in the "Tier 1" category for the ninth consecutive year.