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Monday, 24 June, 2024
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The Delegation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia Participates in the United Nations Public Service Forum

The annual World Public Service Forum, organized by the United Nations and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea, commenced on June 24, 2024, in Incheon, South Korea. This year, the Georgian delegation, led by First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, is actively participating in the event.

The forum has brought together approximately 1,200 representatives from 50 countries. Key speakers at the opening ceremony included UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Lee Junhua, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk-yeol, and Minister of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea Lee Sang-min. High-level government representatives, experts, and international organization members are also in attendance.

The annual UN Forum provides a vital platform for countries to discuss innovations, challenges, achievements, and future prospects in public service delivery. Georgian representatives will engage in various thematic sessions throughout the event. Additionally, First Deputy Minister of Justice Tamar Tkeshelashvili will deliver a speech at the ministerial round table meeting.

The Georgian delegation also includes: Georgia's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Tarash Papaskua, Chairperson of the Public Registry National Agency, David Devidze, Chairperson of the State Services Development Agency, Ketevan Betlemidze, Chairpperson of the Public Service Hall, Lasha Lobjanidze and Head of the International Relations Division of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry ofJustice, Mariam Bregadze.

Notably, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia will host the World Public Service Forum in 2026, marking significant international recognition of Georgia's achievements in state service development. This initiative was discussed by the Minister of Justice of Georgia with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations during a visit to the USA last year.

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State Commission on Migration Issues Holds Its 34th session

The 34th session of the State Commission on Migration Issues was held at the Ministry of Justice and was chaired by the Chairperson of the Commission, Minister of Justice Paata Salia.

During the session, the Minister of Justice highlighted the Commission’s productive work, which has laid the foundation for strategic and coordinated migration management in Georgia. In this context, the National Migration Strategy for 2021–2030 is being implemented, based on the principle of “Migration and Development” and aimed at promoting Georgia’s integration with the European Union. Paata Salia also emphasized that migration issues are currently being discussed with particular urgency at the international level, especially with regard to the protection of migrants’ rights, and noted the symbolic significance of holding the session on International Migrants Day.

The Commission members reviewed the progress of implementation of the Migration Strategy of Georgia for 2021–2030 and unanimously approved the Strategy’s Action Plan for 2026. The Action Plan was developed with the active participation of the Commission’s member agencies and is aimed at ensuring effective migration management. It focuses on promoting legal migration, combating illegal migration, and supporting the reintegration of migrants.

The Co-Chair of the Commission, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, presented the comprehensive legislative amendments adopted in 2025 to strengthen the national system of international protection and prevent illegal migration.

Deputy Minister of Health Giorgi Tsagareishvili also addressed the session, reviewing legislative amendments regulating labor migration that are scheduled to enter into force in spring 2026. He further outlined the planned and ongoing measures to support the reintegration of migrants returning to Georgia.

The session was held in an expanded format and was attended by representatives of state agencies, partner international organizations holding consultative status with the Commission, and the Public Defender’s Office.

The State Commission on Migration Issues is a governmental consultative body responsible for discussing and making decisions on key issues related to migration management. The Commission is composed of nine state agencies and is chaired by the Ministry of Justice.