Georgian Minister of Justice Paata Salia held a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder to discuss key areas of cooperation between Georgia and the United Nations, as well as opportunities to further strengthen this partnership. The sides emphasized that, in the context of today’s global challenges, coordinated international cooperation is more important than ever.

The discussion highlighted the strong alignment of Georgia’s ongoing reforms with UN priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Minister Salia provided a comprehensive overview of the systemic reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice. He noted that strengthening the rule of law, enhancing citizen-oriented public services, and advancing digital governance remain among the Ministry’s top priorities.

Particular attention was given to the role of innovation in improving the quality of public services and shaping citizen-centered policies. The Minister underscored that technological transformation is a key pillar of modern public administration, and that Georgia continues to actively pursue reforms in this direction.

Paata Salia also invited Guy Ryder to attend the UN Public Service Forum, which will be held in Tbilisi on 23–25 June.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations.

The Georgian delegation is currently in the United States to participate in the ongoing session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration.

A special information meeting was held in New York regarding the Public Services Forum to be hosted in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026. The international forum will focus on the theme: “Transforming Public Institutions: Developing Innovation, Accountability, Participation, and Inclusion.” In this context, the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held a dedicated meeting at the United Nations.

During the meeting, Paata Salia invited ambassadors accredited to the UN, as well as members of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), to attend the forum. He also provided detailed information about the event, emphasizing that hosting the forum reflects international recognition of Georgia’s reforms aimed at building accessible, efficient, and innovative public services.

Participants expressed strong interest in attending the forum. Deputy Ministers further briefed attendees, offering additional details about the program and its objectives.

The international forum will be held in Tbilisi and is jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Approximately 500 delegates are expected to participate, including high-level government officials from various countries, thematic experts, and representatives of academia and international organizations.