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Tuesday, 23 June, 2026
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UN Public Service Forum Continues in Sessional Format

The UN Public Service Forum continued today with a series of panel discussions and working sessions attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Head of the Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani.

Discussions focused on key issues, including universal access to public services, government accountability and transparency, effective monitoring systems, and other priorities in public sector governance.

Georgia is hosting the UN Public Service Forum for the first time. Bringing this high-level event to Tbilisi reflects international recognition of the country's successful reforms aimed at developing accessible, efficient, and citizen-centered public services. The forum was officially opened by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Justice Paata Salia, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua.

Throughout the forum, participants are exploring a range of pressing topics, including digital transformation, the responsible use of artificial intelligence, data protection, inclusive governance, anti-corruption efforts, stronger citizen engagement, and improved access to public services through panel discussions and thematic working sessions.

The forum will conclude on 25 June with the UN Public Service Awards ceremony.

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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