The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held a meeting with the Minister of Justice of the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah Al Nuaimi, during his official visit to the UAE.

The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of justice. The parties highlighted Georgia’s ongoing reforms, explored opportunities to expand collaboration in service accessibility, and emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in modernizing justice systems.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Salia invited his counterpart to participate in the UN Public Services Forum, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the United Nations in Tbilisi in 2026.

The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) held its latest session at the Ministry of Justice.

During the meeting, members reviewed and discussed information circulated in the media as part of election monitoring regarding possible violations of electoral legislation by public servants. Following examination of the reports, the Commission concluded that no significant violations had been identified at this stage.

The Interagency Task Force, established under the Election Code, is tasked with preventing violations of electoral legislation by public servants, ensuring a prompt response to potential incidents, and developing relevant recommendations.

The Task Force is chaired by the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and includes senior representatives of various state institutions, ensuring coordinated and effective action.

Citizens may contact the IATF with information falling within its competence via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or by hotline at (+995) 599 85 00 11.

The Interagency Task Force will continue its work until the Central Election Commission (CEC) officially publishes the final election results.

Georgian Minister of Justice Paata Salia, along with his deputies, held a meeting with the Romanian parliamentary delegation.

The discussion focused on strengthening legal cooperation between the two countries. Minister Salia presented the key areas of the Ministry of Justice’s work to the Romanian guests and highlighted ongoing reforms.

Both sides expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation and explore new opportunities for partnership.

Georgian Minister of Justice Paata Salia met with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Justice, was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Lasha Maghradze, Deputy Minister Beka Dzamashvili, Head of the Special Penitentiary Service Giorgi Pataridze, as well as members of the Israeli Ministry of National Security delegation.

Discussions focused on the close partnership between Georgia and Israel and on opportunities to further enhance cooperation in the field of justice. Minister Salia briefed the Israeli side on the Ministry’s key priorities, highlighting the progress of reforms in the Georgian penitentiary system and the initiatives aimed at the re-socialization and rehabilitation of convicts.

As part of their visit, the Israeli delegation toured Gldani Penitentiary Institution No. 8, where they were introduced to the facility’s infrastructure and management standards.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia met with Roland Price, Regional Director of the World Bank for the South Caucasus, to discuss the long-standing partnership between the LEPL National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice and the World Bank. The conversation covered ongoing joint projects as well as prospects for future cooperation.

Discussions focused on reforms in digital governance and land registration. Mr. Price commended Georgia’s achievements in these areas and highlighted the Agency’s valuable experience, noting its potential for sharing best practices with other countries.

Particular emphasis was placed on the efficiency and reliability of the NSDI geoportal, the Smart Contract platform, and other innovative electronic services within the land registration system — all designed with the public’s interests in mind. These initiatives were recognized as clear examples of the effective use of government loan resources and the sound management of investment funds.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Lasha Maghradze, Chairman of the National Agency of Public Registry Davit Devidze, and Elene Grigolia, Joint Project Manager of the National Agency of Public Registry and the World Bank.

Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze have once again lost a legal battle over the Anaklia Port project—this time at the Washington-based International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), an arbitration institution affiliated with the World Bank.

The tribunal fully upheld the Georgian government’s position and ruled that the failure to realize the Anaklia Deep Sea Port project was entirely the responsibility of Khazaradze, Japaridze, and their partners. The ruling stated there was no evidence of interference by the Georgian government.

The ICSID tribunal accepted the legal arguments presented by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and found that:

• The responsibility for financing the project rested solely with the investor, who failed to secure the necessary funds for reasons of their own.
• All commercial risks related to the project were borne exclusively by the investor.
• The Georgian government acted lawfully in terminating the contract, as the investor repeatedly failed to meet extended deadlines for raising capital. It was proven that the state provided consistent support for the Anaklia project throughout the contract period.
• The criminal proceedings against Khazaradze and Japaridze for alleged money laundering were not challenged in the arbitration process.
• The state did not obstruct any efforts to attract foreign investment, including from a U.S.-based fund, for the Anaklia Development Consortium.

In this arbitration, Bob Meyer—a Dutch partner of Khazaradze and Japaridze—had demanded $64 million in damages. The tribunal not only rejected his claim but also ordered him to pay $6.5 million to the Georgian government.

This decision follows a similar outcome one year ago, when the Anaklia Development Consortium lost its case in Paris arbitration. In that instance, the consortium had sought $1.5 billion in damages from the Georgian state. The Paris tribunal fully dismissed their claims and instead ordered them to pay $650,000 to the government. The claimants did not appeal and subsequently paid the awarded sum—effectively acknowledging their failure in executing the Anaklia Port project.

Minister of Justice Paata Salia presented certificates of appreciation to 29 employees of the LEPL National Agency for Crime Prevention, Execution of Non-Custodial Sentences, and Probation, recognizing their conscientious and dedicated performance of official duties.

The awards ceremony was held as part of the agency’s Professional Day celebration. In his address, the Minister congratulated the employees and highlighted the agency’s vital role in crime prevention, rehabilitation, and strengthening public safety.

Nika Tskharashvili, Head of the Agency, also addressed attendees, expressing gratitude to the staff for their commitment and wishing them continued success.

The event was attended by Deputy Ministers, agency staff, and invited guests.