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.

The Minister of Justice, together with the Deputy Minister, the Chairman of the Public Service Hall, and the Mayor of Batumi, visited the site designated for the construction of a new marriage house on Batumi’s New Boulevard. During the visit, they reviewed the project concept, discussed its architectural vision, and examined the planned construction works.

The new marriage house represents another important step in the development of modern public infrastructure, aimed at providing citizens with high-quality, comfortable, and accessible services.

Designed by a Georgian architect, the building has been conceived to harmonize with Batumi’s contemporary urban landscape, complementing the city’s architectural character and coastal setting.

The project forms part of the Ministry of Justice’s ongoing commitment to expanding modern, efficient, and citizen-oriented public services. It combines contemporary architecture with functional design to ensure a welcoming environment and high standards of service.

Upon completion, the new marriage house will become another prominent public landmark in Batumi, enhancing the city’s urban landscape while offering residents and visitors a modern, comfortable venue for civil marriage ceremonies.

A distinctive new Marriage House will be built in Mestia Municipality. The project was officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony during which the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, together with the State Governor of Samegrelo–Zemo Svaneti, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, and local government officials, placed a symbolic capsule at the construction site.

Designed by a Georgian architect, the Mestia Marriage House reflects the distinctive architectural heritage of Svaneti while harmoniously blending with the region's unique natural landscape.

The project has already received international recognition. Its architectural concept won two prestigious international design awards: the Japan International Design Award in Tokyo in the category Best Iconic Architecture Inspired by the Country's Historical Heritage, and the Rome Design Award in the Conceptual Design category.

The new Marriage House will enhance the availability of public services in the region while further strengthening Mestia's position as an international tourist destination. In addition to Georgian citizens, the facility will offer marriage registration services to foreign nationals, creating new opportunities for wedding tourism and contributing to the region's tourism sector.

The project is fully aligned with the Government's regional development policy and aims to create modern public infrastructure that provides citizens with accessible, high-quality, and convenient services.

The Marriage House will be located on Revaz Margiani Street in Mestia, named after the renowned Georgian poet. The new building will also accommodate the Revaz Margiani House Museum, adding an important cultural dimension to the project.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia, Chairman of the House of Justice Vakhtang Zhvania, and representatives of the local authorities.

The 35th session of the State Commission on Migration Issues was opened by the Chairman of the Commission, Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia.

In his opening remarks, the Minister highlighted the Government of Georgia’s migration policy and emphasized the importance of migration-related issues within the framework of national priorities, as well as the broader regional and international agenda.

According to Paata Salia, the evolving nature of contemporary migration processes — shaped by security considerations, economic development needs, and demographic challenges — requires the state to pursue a flexible, evidence-based, and forward-looking policy. Such an approach is essential to effectively address emerging challenges while making full use of the opportunities associated with migration.

During the session, participants heard a presentation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia on recent legislative amendments in the field of migration. These amendments were developed through effective cooperation among the member agencies of the State Commission on Migration Issues and the Parliament of Georgia.

The members of the Commission also reviewed the outcomes of the UN International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), where the Georgian inter-agency delegation presented the country’s experience and reforms in the field of migration to international partners.

The expanded session was attended by representatives of relevant state institutions, international organizations, and the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia.

The State Commission on Migration Issues is a consultative body of the Government of Georgia chaired by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. The Secretariat of the Commission is carried out by the LEPL State Services Development Agency.

The results of the Forum were summarized by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua.

“Over the past few days, we have discussed the core issues shaping modern public governance and defining its future. These include digital transformation, innovation, transparency, inclusiveness, and improved access to public services. Sharing experiences in these areas will contribute to the sustainable development of public services,” said Paata Salia.

The Minister of Justice thanked participants for their contributions to the success of the event and noted that hosting the UN High-Level Public Service Forum in Tbilisi represents international recognition of the reforms Georgia has successfully implemented over the years.

The Forum concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the best innovative projects aimed at improving access to public services.

The awards were presented by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. In total, 12 winning projects were selected across four categories from among 700 innovative projects submitted by participants from 62 countries.

The UN Public Service Forum was held in Georgia for the first time, organized by the Ministry of Justice.

During the three-day event, global leaders and international experts discussed key challenges and innovations in modern public service delivery