Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Secretary General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), Professor Ignacio Tirado, and Deputy Secretary General Professor Anna Veneziano, who are visiting Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT, as well as the significance of the organization's legal instruments. The Minister emphasized the growing importance of the unification of private law amid the expansion of international trade and cross-border commercial relations, both in Georgia and worldwide, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's role in advancing this process.

Professor Ignacio Tirado underlined the increasing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Georgia's pivotal role in promoting commercial and cross-border relations in the region, as well as in ensuring their modern legal regulation. He also spoke about the practical value of the international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT and the benefits of membership in the organization.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT.

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental organization dedicated to modernizing and harmonizing private and commercial law through the development of international legal instruments. Its conventions, model laws, and principles promote international trade, investment, and cross-border economic relations while contributing to the creation of a predictable, modern, and effective legal framework. The organization currently comprises 65 member states from nearly every region of the world, reflecting its global reach and international significance.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzamashvili and Nino Mindiashvili, Head of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Contract Expertise and Judicial Representation.

The Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, together with Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia and Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania, visited the central branch of the Batumi Public Service Hall, where they met with employees.

During the visit, the Minister received an overview of the branch's operations, the delivery of public services and the day-to-day work of its staff.

The discussion focused on further improving service quality, creating an efficient working environment and continuing the development of citizen-oriented public services.

Paata Salia thanked the employees for their dedication and emphasized that ensuring high-quality, efficient and accessible public services remains one of the Ministry of Justice's key priorities.

Employees also had the opportunity to discuss issues related to their work, present initiatives and share the challenges they face in their daily activities.

The Batumi Public Service Hall's central branch is one of the busiest service centers in the region, providing a wide range of public services to citizens every day.