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The Delegation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia Participates in the United Nations Public Service Forum

The annual World Public Service Forum, organized by the United Nations and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea, commenced on June 24, 2024, in Incheon, South Korea. This year, the Georgian delegation, led by First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, is actively participating in the event.

The forum has brought together approximately 1,200 representatives from 50 countries. Key speakers at the opening ceremony included UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Lee Junhua, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk-yeol, and Minister of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea Lee Sang-min. High-level government representatives, experts, and international organization members are also in attendance.

The annual UN Forum provides a vital platform for countries to discuss innovations, challenges, achievements, and future prospects in public service delivery. Georgian representatives will engage in various thematic sessions throughout the event. Additionally, First Deputy Minister of Justice Tamar Tkeshelashvili will deliver a speech at the ministerial round table meeting.

The Georgian delegation also includes: Georgia's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Tarash Papaskua, Chairperson of the Public Registry National Agency, David Devidze, Chairperson of the State Services Development Agency, Ketevan Betlemidze, Chairpperson of the Public Service Hall, Lasha Lobjanidze and Head of the International Relations Division of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry ofJustice, Mariam Bregadze.

Notably, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia will host the World Public Service Forum in 2026, marking significant international recognition of Georgia's achievements in state service development. This initiative was discussed by the Minister of Justice of Georgia with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations during a visit to the USA last year.

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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.