Georgia's Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, met with Mustafa Türker Arı, Ambassador of Turkey to Georgia, to discuss the strong cooperation between the two countries in civil and criminal matters, as well as their joint efforts to combat transnational organized crime.

During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that expanding cooperation into new areas would facilitate the exchange of expertise and strengthen joint efforts in the fields of justice, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights.

Paata Salia expressed his readiness to meet with his Turkish counterpart to explore new avenues and mechanisms for sectoral cooperation.

The Minister also invited the Turkish delegation to attend the United Nations Public Service Forum, which will be hosted in Tbilisi from 23 to 25 June 2026.

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

The Minister of Justice congratulated enforcement police officers on their professional day. Paata Salia highlighted the importance of resolving cases through settlement and noted that the mission of the enforcement police extends beyond the swift and effective resolution of legal disputes. He emphasized that their primary objective is to protect the interests of all parties involved and achieve mutually agreed outcomes whenever possible.

According to the Minister, the effectiveness of this approach is reflected in the 2025 results, with more than 80 percent of cases being resolved amicably and on a voluntary basis.

Together with the Chairman of the National Bureau of Enforcement, the Minister awarded special state distinctions to employees in recognition of their high professionalism, outstanding service, and exceptional contribution to their work. He also thanked them for their dedication and conscientious performance of their official duties.