At a panel discussion held as part of the World Government Summit, Georgian Minister of Justice Paata Salia spoke about the growing role of technology in public governance and legislative reform. The Minister emphasized that in today’s world, law, politics, and technological innovation should function as an integrated system rather than as separate spheres.

During his address, Paata Salia highlighted the importance of transparency in lawmaking and the role digital tools play in ensuring open and efficient governance. He also discussed the practical application of modern technologies in public administration and their impact on institutional effectiveness.

“We are actively using technological innovations in international litigation and arbitration as well,” the Minister noted. “A clear example of economic efficiency is the Georgian Public Registry, whose services are based on smart contracts. These services enable the full remote execution of real estate transactions — from payment to ownership registration — through secure digital identification,” he added, stressing that such innovations are particularly important for both Georgian citizens and investors.

The World Government Summit is taking place in the United Arab Emirates from February 3 to 5. The Georgian delegation is led by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia addressed Georgia’s strategic location and its role in strengthening international economic ties during the World Government Summit in Dubai.

The summit brings together countries to share achievements and discuss key challenges. In his address, the Minister outlined Georgia’s priority areas, including the development of citizen-centric public services, the advancement of digital governance, and the implementation of institutional reforms.

During the event, the Georgian Justice Minister invited representatives of participating countries to attend the UN Public Services Forum, which will take place in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026.

Paata Salia will also speak at a plenary session focused on countries’ experiences in the field of artificial intelligence.

The World Government Summit is being held in the United Arab Emirates from February 3 to 5. The Georgian delegation is headed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

The Minister of Justice held a meeting with the Chairman of the Bar Association to discuss the key directions of interdepartmental cooperation. During the meeting, Paata Salia and Irakli Kandashvili reviewed the current state of cooperation between the two institutions and explored prospects for further strengthening their partnership.

It was emphasized that the protection of human rights remains one of the Ministry of Justice’s top priorities, and that close and effective cooperation with the Bar Association plays a vital role in achieving this objective.

The discussion also focused on ongoing reforms in the fields of justice and human rights protection, as well as the importance of enhancing the role of lawyers as key human rights defenders within this process.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Paata Salia congratulated Irakli Kandashvili on his election as Chairman of the Bar Association and wished him success in his new role.

An exhibition titled “Saint Nino – the Enlightener of Georgia” has opened at the exhibition pavilion of the National Archives of Georgia, commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion of Georgia in the 4th century.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the Director General of the National Archives, Teona Iashvili.

The exhibition features photographs taken during National Archives expeditions conducted both in Georgia—including Tbilisi, Tsalenjikha, Sepieti, Bochorma, Vardzia, Lake Paravani, Bodbe, Shiomghvime, Gelati, Ujarma, Mtskheta, and Satkhe—and abroad, in Azerbaijan and Turkey. These materials are related to the life and activities of Saint Nino in Georgia. The exhibition also presents manuscripts connected to the conversion of Kartli (including gulani and collections of historical works), historical documents such as deeds donated to the Bodbe Monastery in the name of Saint Nino, and photographic materials preserved in the National Archives.

The frescoes documented during the expeditions date from the 11th to the 17th centuries, while the manuscripts and historical documents date from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

The aim of the exhibition is to introduce the general public to unique visual and archival materials reflecting the history of the Christianization of Georgia and to highlight the profound significance of this epochal event in the spiritual, cultural, and state development of the Georgian nation.

As part of the event, a brochure dedicated to Saint Nino was presented. In addition, the National Archives is currently producing a documentary film about Saint Nino, which will be made available to the public throughout the year. The topic will also be central to the 11th International Scientific Conference of the National Archives, “Archival Studies and Source Studies: Trends and Challenges,” where Georgian and international scholars will present their latest research on the Christianization of Georgia. Held annually since 2016, the conference promotes new scholarly research, strengthens academic cooperation, and fosters closer ties between Georgian and foreign researchers.

The exhibition opening was also attended by Deputy Ministers of Justice, representatives of the Georgian Patriarchate, the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, the Minister of Justice of Abkhazia, Aliona Chkhotua, and representatives of cultural and educational institutions.

Tamar Zodelava has been appointed Deputy Minister of Justice.

Tamar Zodelava is a lawyer by profession. She received her education at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer, and the University of Bremen. She has many years of experience working with international organizations and state institutions. At various times, she served as a project manager for the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

Prior to her appointment as Deputy Minister, she served as Chairperson of the LEPL State Grants Management Agency.

The European Court of Human Rights has delivered its judgment in the case Jashi v. Georgia, fully endorsing the legal position of the Ministry of Justice and declaring the applicant’s complaints inadmissible as manifestly ill-founded.

The case concerned events that occurred between 2016 and 2021 and stemmed from a complaint lodged by Ketevan Jashi, a university professor who had been dismissed from her position. The applicant alleged that a domestic court decision in her favor, ordering her reinstatement to her previous post, had not been enforced at the national level.

Having examined the circumstances of the case, the Strasbourg Court unequivocally confirmed that the national courts and the National Bureau of Enforcement acted with due diligence and took all necessary measures to ensure the enforcement of the final judgment. The Court also noted that, during the enforcement process, the applicant was offered a reasonable alternative solution, which she declined.

Today’s judgment of the Strasbourg Court confirms that the proceedings conducted by the national courts and the National Bureau of Enforcement were fully in line with the requirements and standards of the European Convention on Human Rights.

To promote the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in the real estate sector, Minister of Justice Paata Salia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with PRYPCO Technologies, one of the world’s leading real estate technology companies.

The memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation in the field of real estate tokenization, which involves transforming physical real estate assets into digital units.

The initiative aims to stimulate investment in the real estate sector and, in compliance with Georgia’s current legislation, to implement secure, transparent, and innovative mechanisms related to private property rights.

The memorandum was signed during the official visit of the Georgian government delegation to the United Arab Emirates, led by the Prime Minister of Georgia.