The UN Public Service Forum continued today with a series of panel discussions and working sessions attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Head of the Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani.

Discussions focused on key issues, including universal access to public services, government accountability and transparency, effective monitoring systems, and other priorities in public sector governance.

Georgia is hosting the UN Public Service Forum for the first time. Bringing this high-level event to Tbilisi reflects international recognition of the country's successful reforms aimed at developing accessible, efficient, and citizen-centered public services. The forum was officially opened by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Justice Paata Salia, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua.

Throughout the forum, participants are exploring a range of pressing topics, including digital transformation, the responsible use of artificial intelligence, data protection, inclusive governance, anti-corruption efforts, stronger citizen engagement, and improved access to public services through panel discussions and thematic working sessions.

The forum will conclude on 25 June with the UN Public Service Awards ceremony.

Tbilisi is hosting the UN Forum on Public Services, bringing together world leaders and international experts to discuss citizen-centered, innovative approaches to public service delivery.

The forum, titled “Transforming Public Institutions: Promoting Innovation, Accountability, Engagement and Inclusivity,” was opened by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua.

Holding this high-level event in Tbilisi reflects international recognition of Georgia’s ongoing reforms aimed at developing accessible and efficient public services.

Paata Salia highlighted the growing expectations placed on public services in the context of rapid technological progress and the advancement of artificial intelligence. He emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation and sharing best practices to ensure the successful implementation of new initiatives and solutions.

UN Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua presented a certificate to the Minister of Justice of Georgia in recognition of his contribution to the development of public services and the organization of the forum.

The forum will run for three days, featuring a series of thematic sessions. Participants will discuss digital transformation, the responsible use of artificial intelligence, data protection, inclusive governance, anti-corruption efforts, strengthening citizen engagement, and improving access to public services. The event will conclude with an award ceremony recognizing the best innovative projects aimed at enhancing service delivery.

As part of the forum, the Minister of Justice of Georgia will also hold bilateral meetings with UN Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua, as well as with heads of foreign delegations.

The Minister of Justice of Georgia discussed cooperation issues with the Director General of the Council of Europe for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

The meeting between Paata Salia and Gianluca Esposito emphasized the effective cooperation between Georgia and the Council of Europe in the field of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Council of Europe Khatia Tsilosani.

Paata Salia is participating in the Council of Europe Ministerial in Strasbourg. The Minister of Justice of Georgia made a speech at the event and shared Georgia's experience in combating and preventing financial crime with colleagues.

A delegation of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China visited the Sagarejo Public Service Hall, where they were introduced to the Public Service Hall’s concept, operational model, and services by Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia and Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania.

The discussion focused on the importance of ensuring access to public services for Georgia’s non-Georgian-speaking population as an essential component of civil integration, as well as on the mechanisms implemented to facilitate such access. Lia Gigauri, First Deputy State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civil Equality, provided the delegation with additional information on these initiatives.

The visit of the delegation aims to further strengthen cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership between Georgia and China.

The delegation, headed by Commissioner Qin Yiqi, is visiting Georgia at the invitation of the Office of the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality.

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the Director General of the Council of Europe for Human Rights and the Rule of Law, Gianluca Esposito, to discuss issues of mutual cooperation.

The parties highlighted the strong and effective partnership between Georgia and the Council of Europe, particularly in the areas of human rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Khatia Tsilosani.

Paata Salia is in Strasbourg to participate in the Council of Europe Ministerial Conference. During the event, the Minister delivered a speech and shared Georgia’s experience in combating and preventing financial crime with representatives of the Council of Europe member states.

Paata Salia shared Georgia’s experience in combating financial crimes with participants of the Council of Europe Ministerial. The Minister of Justice of Georgia delivered a speech addressing the challenges of preventing and countering money laundering and other financial crimes.

He spoke about Georgia’s mechanisms for combating money laundering, noting that their effectiveness is essential for upholding the rule of law, strengthening economic security, and maintaining public trust in democratic institutions.

The Minister emphasized the importance of close cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to ensure the early detection of financial crimes. He noted that such crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often involving virtual assets and other emerging financial technologies. In this context, he highlighted the need to strengthen the capacities of professionals working in the field of economic crime and to deepen cooperation with international partners.

The Georgian delegation also includes First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Khatia Tsilosani.