The 125th branch of the Public Service Hall was officially opened in Sagarejo by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, alongside the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and the Chairperson of the Public Service Hall, Vakhtang Zhvania.

The new branch, distinguished by its unique architecture and modern interior design, offers citizens access to up to 500 public services. The facility is fully adapted to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.

The opening ceremony was attended by members of the legislative body, Deputy Ministers of Justice, heads of legal entities under public law (LEPLs), the State Representative in the Kakheti Region, local government officials, and other invited guests.

Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, together with the newly appointed Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Bezhan Obgaidze, held a meeting with the employees of the Special Penitentiary Service.

The meeting was attended by department heads and directors of various penitentiary institutions. Discussions focused on the agency’s ongoing projects, future development plans, and current challenges facing the penitentiary system.

As part of the visit, Minister Salia also toured the Service’s infrastructure and personally reviewed the working conditions of employees on site.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Giorgi Dgebuadze, held an introductory meeting with the Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Georgia and representatives of the Swiss Development Agency (SDC). The discussion underscored the importance of interagency coordination, facilitated by the Governmental Commission on Migration Issues, which operates under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice.

The participants reviewed the key areas of IOM’s work in Georgia, including initiatives supported by the SDC and other dimensions of sectoral collaboration. Special attention was given to the role of international partners in strengthening Georgia’s national migration management system, as well as the value of joint efforts in migration-related education and capacity building.

The meeting was also attended by Rusudan Kokhodze, Chairperson of the State Services Development Agency, along with representatives of the Secretariat of the Governmental Commission on Migration Issues.

The State Services Development Agency, under the Ministry of Justice, serves as the Secretariat of the Governmental Commission on Migration Issues.

A presentation of the book “Prevention of Juvenile Crime and Execution of Sentences”, published as part of a grant-funded project, took place at the Ministry of Justice.

Authored by Moris Shalikashvili, Givi Mikanadze, and Ioseb Vardzelashvili, the publication aims to raise public awareness about juvenile crime and to strengthen the protection of minors’ rights within the justice system.

The book is intended for employees of the Special Penitentiary Service and the National Probation Agency, as well as for professionals and stakeholders interested in juvenile justice and youth in conflict with the law.

The event was attended by Minister of Justice Paata Salia and Deputy Ministers Lasha Maghradze, Merab Turava, Giorgi Dgebuadze, Beka Dzamashvili, and Aleksandre Maisuradze.

Since 2021, the Ministry of Justice has been implementing grant programs aimed at fostering innovative services, enhancing human rights protection, improving legal security, and supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of convicts.

Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 56 projects have been funded through these initiatives.

As part of the second Hungary–Georgia Intergovernmental Summit held in Budapest, the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with his Hungarian counterpart, Bence Tuzson.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the justice ministries of the two countries, particularly in areas such as digital governance and the exchange of best practices. Both sides emphasized the importance of sharing experiences to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of their legal systems in addressing contemporary challenges.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Salia extended an official invitation to Minister Tuzson to participate in the World Forum on Public Services, which will be hosted in Tbilisi next year in collaboration with the United Nations.

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Hungary, Sándor Pintér, during an official visit to Budapest. The meeting focused on the ongoing and successful sectoral cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Salia presented the key achievements of Georgia in the areas of penitentiary and probation systems, including rehabilitation initiatives, infrastructure development, and the Ministry’s long-term strategic vision. Both parties emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and expressed commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.

The Georgian delegation, led by the Prime Minister, is currently in Budapest for the second session of the Hungary-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission.

On the occasion of International Archives Day, Minister of Justice Paata Salia, together with the Director of the National Archives, Teona Iashvili, presented awards to distinguished employees. Several staff members received certificates and gifts, while two were honored with the title of Honored Archivist in recognition of their exceptional service.

As part of the visit, the Minister held a working meeting at the National Archives of Georgia, where ongoing projects, future initiatives, and current challenges were discussed. Minister Salia and his deputies also toured the institution’s infrastructure and observed the working conditions of the staff.

International Archives Day, celebrated on June 9, was established in 2007 by the International Council on Archives (ICA). As a member of the ICA, the National Archives of Georgia marks this important day each year with a range of commemorative events.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia Meets with Central Apparatus and Analytical Unit Staff of the Ministry of Justice.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia, accompanied by his deputies, held a working meeting with employees of the Ministry's central apparatus and analytical units.

The discussion focused on the activities already implemented, ongoing projects, and future plans within the Ministry's analytical divisions. Participants also addressed current challenges and explored possible solutions.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister Lasha Maghradze, Deputy Ministers Merab Turava, Giorgi Dgebuadze, Beka Dzamashvili, Aleksandre Maisuradze, and Head of the Ministry’s Analytical Department Giorgi Lomtadze.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia and His Deputies Meet with Employees of the National Bureau of Enforcement.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia, accompanied by his deputies, held a working meeting with employees of the National Bureau of Enforcement.

The meeting focused on reviewing the Bureau’s current activities and discussing upcoming initiatives and projects. Heads of the territorial enforcement bureaus were also in attendance.

As part of the visit, the Minister and his deputies toured citizen consultation spaces, where they observed working conditions and listened to employees’ needs directly on site.