Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia is participating in the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

As part of the conference, a working session titled “Diplomacy in the Service of the Country’s Defense and Security” was held, attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Bochorishvili, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lasha Darsalia, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Georgia Irakli Chikovani, Minister of Internal Affairs Geka Geladze, and State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality Tea Akhvlediani.

During the conference, the Minister of Justice presented the key results of the Ministry of Justice’s activities and outlined its main priority areas to the participants of the 2025 Ambassadors’ Conference.

Addressing progress in the field of human rights protection, Paata Salia highlighted the successful reform of the penitentiary system, the significant reduction in the number of cases filed against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights, and the positive trend in the execution of court judgments.

Regarding legal security, the Minister emphasized the importance of effectively protecting the state’s interests in international arbitrations and foreign courts, as well as further strengthening cooperation with partner countries.

Paata Salia also briefed diplomats on the initiatives implemented and planned in the area of digital governance, including the active introduction of innovative solutions and new technologies. He drew particular attention to the UN Public Service Forum, which Georgia will host in June 2026, underscoring the importance of engagement by embassies and diplomatic missions in raising international awareness of the event.

The Annual Ambassadors’ Conference will continue in a sessional format for four days.

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.