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Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
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Georgian and Swiss Experts Discuss Progress in Migration Cooperation

A regular working meeting of experts was held at the Ministry of Justice within the framework of the Georgia–Switzerland partnership on migration.

The meeting was opened by Deputy Minister of Justice Giorgi Dgebuadze, who highlighted the progress achieved in migration management. He also emphasized the importance of close cooperation with partner countries in preventing illegal migration, addressing the misuse of asylum procedures, and strengthening overall migration governance.

During the meeting, Georgian and Swiss experts discussed current migration challenges, explored specific proposals to enhance cooperation, and outlined future plans.

Under the memorandum signed between the two countries, expert-level meetings on migration have been held regularly since 2022. The fourth meeting this year brought together representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Internal Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Protection, and the Secretariat of the State Commission on Migration Issues.

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The 2026 UN Public Service Forum Concludes in Tbilisi

The results of the Forum were summarized by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua.

“Over the past few days, we have discussed the core issues shaping modern public governance and defining its future. These include digital transformation, innovation, transparency, inclusiveness, and improved access to public services. Sharing experiences in these areas will contribute to the sustainable development of public services,” said Paata Salia.

The Minister of Justice thanked participants for their contributions to the success of the event and noted that hosting the UN High-Level Public Service Forum in Tbilisi represents international recognition of the reforms Georgia has successfully implemented over the years.

The Forum concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the best innovative projects aimed at improving access to public services.

The awards were presented by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. In total, 12 winning projects were selected across four categories from among 700 innovative projects submitted by participants from 62 countries.

The UN Public Service Forum was held in Georgia for the first time, organized by the Ministry of Justice.

During the three-day event, global leaders and international experts discussed key challenges and innovations in modern public service delivery