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First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, Meets with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua in New York

During a bilateral meeting in New York, First Deputy Minister of Justice Tamar Tkeshelashvili discussed the upcoming event dedicated to UN Public Services Day, set to be held in Tbilisi in 2026. She expressed her gratitude to Deputy Secretary-General Li Junhua and his team for their strong support and cooperation in this initiative.

The discussion highlighted one of the Ministry of Justice's key priorities: creating a human-centered system that ensures the provision of quality and secure services to all citizens.

Tamar Tkeshelashvili also underscored the significance of the 2023-2026 public administration reform strategy and the 2022-2025 public services development strategy. These strategic documents guide Georgia's ongoing development of public services, enhancing innovation and technology efficiency.

It should be the Ministry of Justice of Georgia's services were showcased at the 2024 UN Public Service Awards, highlighting the country's achievements.

The First Deputy Minister emphasized the considerable progress made by the Georgian government in establishing efficient, transparent, inclusive, and accountable state institutions.

At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed on the further development and deepening of cooperation in the direction of state services.

The meeting was also attended by the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations, David Bakradze, and Chairperson of the National Public Registry Agency, David Devidze.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to further develop and deepen their cooperation in state services.

The meeting was also attended by Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations, David Bakradze and Chairperson of the National Public Registry Agency, David Devidze.

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Deputy Ministers of Justice Meet with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Deputy Ministers of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili and Niko Tatulashvili held a meeting today with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty.

The discussion highlighted the strong and effective partnership between Georgia’s Ministry of Justice and the institutions of the Council of Europe. Key topics included the execution of Strasbourg Court decisions, crime prevention and probation, enforcement of sentences, combating human trafficking, and drug policy, among other areas.

Particular attention was given to the significant reduction in cases pending against Georgia at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and notable advancements in safeguarding the rights of prisoners within the Georgian penitentiary system.

The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Justice, was attended by Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Nika Tskharashvili, Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice, Ketevan Sarajishvili, Director of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, Giancarlo Cardinale, and the Commissioner's Advisors Agata Neibogi and Romer Lemaître.

Concluding the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and enhancing this fruitful collaboration.

The Ministry of Justice remains dedicated to working closely with the Council of Europe within the framework of the 2024-2027 Action Plan for Cooperation between Georgia and the Council of Europe.