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Tuesday, 05 September, 2023
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First Deputy Minister of Justice Informs Public Defender About the Ongoing Reforms in the Agency

First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili held a working meeting today with Public Defender of Georgia, Levan Ioseliani. The First Deputy Minister spoke about the importance of the right to property and in this context emphasised the role of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Registry in the process of realising fundamental human rights.

Chairman of the National Public Registry Agency, Davit Devidze presented an intermediate presentation to Levan Ioseliani about the results of the reforms aimed at systematic land registration, re-registration of business entities and address registration in Georgia.

Institutional capacities of the National Public Registry Agency in terms of gender balance and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities were also discussed at the meeting.

The conversation touched on the labor rights of the employees of the Ministry of Justice. It was noted that the Ministry is an agency focused on the interests of the employees and constantly takes care of improving their conditions.

The Ministry of Justice will continue its close cooperation with the Public Defender's Office in the future.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Future Cooperation Prospects with UN Resident Coordinator Didier Tghebiuk

The Minister of Justice met with UN Resident Coordinator Didier Tghébiuk to discuss prospects for future cooperation.

During the meeting, Paata Salia highlighted the longstanding and productive partnership between the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations in advancing human rights protection, as demonstrated by numerous joint projects and reforms implemented over the years.

The Minister expressed hope that cooperation within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework would continue to deepen during the 2026–2030 period and contribute to the achievement of tangible results. He noted that the Ministry of Justice of Georgia actively participates in the work of both the Steering Committee and all three results-oriented working groups established under the framework.

Paata Salia also outlined the Ministry’s key priorities, emphasizing its ongoing efforts to strengthen human rights protection and develop modern, citizen-centered public services. He noted that the Ministry continuously introduces innovative technologies and modern solutions to improve the quality and accessibility of services provided to citizens. Particular attention, he added, is devoted to maintaining high standards of human rights protection within the penitentiary system.

The Minister of Justice also invited the UN Resident Coordinator to attend the UN Public Service Forum, which will be hosted in Tbilisi on June 23–25 this year.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation Ketevan Sarajishvili.