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Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Georgian Minister of Justice Presents Innovative Projects to UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. The parties discussed the strong cooperation between Georgia and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, as well as opportunities for further deepening this partnership.

Particular attention was given to preparations for the UN Public Service Forum, a major international event to be held in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026. The forum is expected to bring together up to 500 high-level participants and experts from around the world.

The discussion also covered Georgia’s progress in public service reform and the modernization of state institutions. Minister Salia highlighted three innovative projects that Georgia will present at the UN Public Service Awards: the Public Service Hall, ProbBox, and Re-Market. He noted that these initiatives are aimed at delivering more inclusive, accessible, and citizen-oriented services.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations.

The Ministry of Justice delegation is currently participating in the 25th session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), an important international platform for sharing experiences and best practices in public governance reform.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Future Cooperation Prospects with UN Resident Coordinator Didier Tghebiuk

The Minister of Justice met with UN Resident Coordinator Didier Tghébiuk to discuss prospects for future cooperation.

During the meeting, Paata Salia highlighted the longstanding and productive partnership between the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations in advancing human rights protection, as demonstrated by numerous joint projects and reforms implemented over the years.

The Minister expressed hope that cooperation within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework would continue to deepen during the 2026–2030 period and contribute to the achievement of tangible results. He noted that the Ministry of Justice of Georgia actively participates in the work of both the Steering Committee and all three results-oriented working groups established under the framework.

Paata Salia also outlined the Ministry’s key priorities, emphasizing its ongoing efforts to strengthen human rights protection and develop modern, citizen-centered public services. He noted that the Ministry continuously introduces innovative technologies and modern solutions to improve the quality and accessibility of services provided to citizens. Particular attention, he added, is devoted to maintaining high standards of human rights protection within the penitentiary system.

The Minister of Justice also invited the UN Resident Coordinator to attend the UN Public Service Forum, which will be hosted in Tbilisi on June 23–25 this year.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation Ketevan Sarajishvili.