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Saturday, 16 May, 2026

Ministry of Justice of Georgia Congratulates Notaries on the 30th Anniversary of the Georgian Notariat

A ceremonial event marking the 30th anniversary of the Georgian notariat and summarizing the 30-year history of the Chamber of Notaries of Georgia was opened by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia.

The event highlighted the key stages in the institutional development of the Georgian notariat, including the establishment of the legal status, powers, and professional responsibilities of notaries. Particular attention was given to future plans and strategic visions, as well as to the role of notaries in safeguarding the country’s legal security.

Georgian notaries were also congratulated on the anniversary by Richard Bock, Honorary Notary of the Federal Chamber of Notaries of Germany, and Dilshod Ashurov, President of the Chamber of Notaries of Uzbekistan.

At the conclusion of the event, Paata Salia, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, and Chairperson of the Board of the Chamber of Notaries Ekaterine Nandoshvili presented special certificates to notaries with 30 years of service, as well as to long-serving employees of the Chamber of Notaries.

The anniversary event was attended by deputy ministers of justice, heads of various departments, ministry employees, notaries, and representatives of notary chambers from Germany, Hungary, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, along with other invited guests.

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The Minister of Justice Hands Over New Specialized Vehicles and Modern Weapons to the Escort and Special Events Department

Paata Salia, together with Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, handed over 38 new specialized vehicles designed for escorting convicted persons, as well as modern weapons, to the Department. The Minister of Justice addressed the employees and thanked them for their service.

“An important step has been taken towards upgrading the technical equipment of the penitentiary system. The Service’s arsenal and vehicle fleet have been modernized. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Special Penitentiary Service is to care for their employees and improve their working conditions. Particular importance is attached to strengthening their professional skills. To this end, the necessary training facilities will be established. Caring for employees, ensuring their safety, improving their working conditions and supporting their professional development are essential to strengthening the penitentiary system,” Paata Salia stated.

Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, also addressed the participants at the event.

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Special Penitentiary Service, is working on several projects scheduled for completion in early 2028. These include the construction of a new facility, an indoor shooting range, sports grounds, gym facilities, a training centre and training classrooms.

Minister of Justice Holds Working Meeting with Public Defender

Georgia’s Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, met with the Public Defender of Georgia, Levan Ioseliani. The meeting focused on the recommendations addressed to the Ministry of Justice by the Public Defender’s Office in its report on the state of human rights and freedoms in Georgia.

The meeting was attended by Ramaz Tatarashvili, the newly appointed Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service.

Paata Salia thanked the Public Defender and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination among the relevant agencies on the issues raised in the Public Defender’s report.

The meeting was held at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.

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