Within the framework of the 16th session of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Tamar Zodelava held a series of high-level bilateral meetings.

During a meeting with representatives of the Netherlands Agency for Cadastre, Land Registration and Cartography (Kadaster), the parties discussed ongoing reforms in Georgia and the Netherlands, with particular emphasis on digital transformation in land administration and geospatial information management.

The discussions highlighted that, drawing on their extensive experience and successful reform efforts, Georgia and the Netherlands are well positioned to jointly provide expert support to other countries and to contribute actively to the development of international guidance documents and methodological recommendations, including the Framework for Effective Land Administration (FELA), through relevant UN working groups.

The parties also explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, implement joint projects, and expand their engagement in global initiatives related to land administration and geospatial information management.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025 between Georgia's National Agency of Public Registry and the Netherlands Agency for Cadastre, Land Registration and Cartography. The memorandum provides a framework for the exchange of expertise and best practices, cooperation in research, development and innovation, and the implementation of joint initiatives. The parties positively assessed the progress achieved to date and reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding cooperation under the memorandum.

The meeting was also attended by Elene Grigolia, Manager of the World Bank's Sustainable Agriculture, Irrigation and Land (GRAIL) Project Subcomponent "Improving Land Administration Services and Creating Digital Governance Infrastructure," and Tamta Chanturia, Head of the Lawmaking Service of the Legal Department of the National Agency of Public Registry.

An interagency working meeting on the development of state services was held today.

The participants, together with the Deputy Ministers of Justice, the Deputy Head of the Government Administration, the Deputy Ministers of Defense and of Economy and Sustainable Development, as well as the heads of departments from various ministries and LEPLs within their respective systems, discussed the policy documents that define the future development of state services. These documents set out a long-term vision for improving and modernizing public service delivery.

The meeting was opened by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Deputy Ministers Giorgi Dgebuadze, Lana Morgoshia, and Tamar Zodelava.

Participants also discussed the involvement of relevant state agencies in the next stages of developing the strategy and action plan.

The strategy prioritizes the planning and implementation of user-centered, technology-driven services that will make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible to citizens.

The State Services Development Agency will coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategy.

The document was developed at the initiative of the Minister of Justice and draws on international best practices, including the experience and recommendations shared during the UN Public Services Forum, held in Tbilisi in June 2026.

An interagency working meeting on the development of state services was held today.

The participants, together with the Deputy Ministers of Justice, the Deputy Head of the Government Administration, the Deputy Ministers of Defense and of Economy and Sustainable Development, as well as the heads of departments from various ministries and LEPLs within their respective systems, discussed the policy documents that define the future development of state services. These documents set out a long-term vision for improving and modernizing public service delivery.

The meeting was opened by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Deputy Ministers Giorgi Dgebuadze, Lana Morgoshia, and Tamar Zodelava.

Participants also discussed the involvement of relevant state agencies in the next stages of developing the strategy and action plan.

The strategy prioritizes the planning and implementation of user-centered, technology-driven services that will make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible to citizens.

The State Services Development Agency will coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategy.

The document was developed at the initiative of the Minister of Justice and draws on international best practices, including the experience and recommendations shared during the UN Public Services Forum, held in Tbilisi in June 2026.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia congratulated the employees of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation on their Professional Day and thanked them for their many years of dedicated and conscientious service.

In his address, the Minister highlighted the Agency's vital role in crime prevention, the enforcement of non-custodial sentences, the development of the probation system, and the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of persons in conflict with the law into society. He noted that the Agency's work is an essential component of public safety and contributes significantly to the effective functioning of a modern justice system.

The Head of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation, Nika Tskvarashvili, also addressed those present. He congratulated the Agency's employees on their Professional Day and spoke about the continued development of the probation and crime prevention systems, ongoing reforms, and the crucial role played by the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of every employee in advancing these efforts.

At the conclusion of the event, outstanding employees of the Agency were presented with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their exceptional contribution and exemplary professional service. The awards were presented by Minister of Justice Paata Salia and the Head of the Agency, Nika Tskvarashvili.

The event was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Justice, heads of agencies operating within the Ministry of Justice, Agency employees, and invited guests.

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.

Deputy Minister of Justice Giorgi Dgebuadze met with Deputy Prosecutor General of Georgia Amiran Guluashvili to discuss key issues related to the development of diversion and mediation programs.

During the working meeting, the participants reviewed current challenges and priorities in the field, with particular emphasis on the development of a comprehensive diversion and mediation policy, strengthening human resources and rehabilitation capacities, and improving data exchange and management systems.

The discussion also highlighted the importance of enhancing inter-agency and multidisciplinary cooperation throughout the diversion and mediation process. The participants underscored the need to organize joint training sessions and awareness-raising initiatives to support the effective implementation of diversion and mediation programs.

The meeting was attended by Nika Tskvarashvili, Head of the LEPL National Agency for Crime Prevention, Execution of Non-custodial Sentences and Probation, and Miranda Melkadze, Head of the Department for the Supervision of Prosecutorial Activities and Strategic Development at the Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia.

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.