An interagency working meeting on the development of state services was held today.

The participants, together with the Deputy Ministers of Justice, the Deputy Head of the Government Administration, the Deputy Ministers of Defense and of Economy and Sustainable Development, as well as the heads of departments from various ministries and LEPLs within their respective systems, discussed the policy documents that define the future development of state services. These documents set out a long-term vision for improving and modernizing public service delivery.

The meeting was opened by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Deputy Ministers Giorgi Dgebuadze, Lana Morgoshia, and Tamar Zodelava.

Participants also discussed the involvement of relevant state agencies in the next stages of developing the strategy and action plan.

The strategy prioritizes the planning and implementation of user-centered, technology-driven services that will make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible to citizens.

The State Services Development Agency will coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategy.

The document was developed at the initiative of the Minister of Justice and draws on international best practices, including the experience and recommendations shared during the UN Public Services Forum, held in Tbilisi in June 2026.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia congratulated the employees of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation on their Professional Day and thanked them for their many years of dedicated and conscientious service.

In his address, the Minister highlighted the Agency's vital role in crime prevention, the enforcement of non-custodial sentences, the development of the probation system, and the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of persons in conflict with the law into society. He noted that the Agency's work is an essential component of public safety and contributes significantly to the effective functioning of a modern justice system.

The Head of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation, Nika Tskvarashvili, also addressed those present. He congratulated the Agency's employees on their Professional Day and spoke about the continued development of the probation and crime prevention systems, ongoing reforms, and the crucial role played by the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of every employee in advancing these efforts.

At the conclusion of the event, outstanding employees of the Agency were presented with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their exceptional contribution and exemplary professional service. The awards were presented by Minister of Justice Paata Salia and the Head of the Agency, Nika Tskvarashvili.

The event was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Justice, heads of agencies operating within the Ministry of Justice, Agency employees, and invited guests.