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Ministry of Justice Convenes Session of State Commission on the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions

The Ministry of Justice hosted a session of the State Commission on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

During the meeting, representatives from various government agencies discussed mechanisms for combating the financing of terrorism and the effective enforcement of related sanctions.

The issues reviewed and the new initiatives presented fully align with international and European standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and support the effective implementation of the recommendations of the Council of Europe’s MONEYVAL—Thematic Expert Group on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

The session was chaired by Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili.

Participants included representatives from the State Security Service, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Economy and Sustainable Development, Environment Protection and Agriculture, Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Protection, as well as the Georgian Border Police, Patrol Police, Counter-Terrorism Center of the State Security Service, and several Legal Entities of Public Law (LEPLs), including the Revenue Service, Financial Monitoring Service, Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency, Maritime Transport Agency, and the National Bank of Georgia.

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The Minister of Justice Hands Over New Specialized Vehicles and Modern Weapons to the Escort and Special Events Department

Paata Salia, together with Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, handed over 38 new specialized vehicles designed for escorting convicted persons, as well as modern weapons, to the Department. The Minister of Justice addressed the employees and thanked them for their service.

“An important step has been taken towards upgrading the technical equipment of the penitentiary system. The Service’s arsenal and vehicle fleet have been modernized. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Special Penitentiary Service is to care for their employees and improve their working conditions. Particular importance is attached to strengthening their professional skills. To this end, the necessary training facilities will be established. Caring for employees, ensuring their safety, improving their working conditions and supporting their professional development are essential to strengthening the penitentiary system,” Paata Salia stated.

Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, also addressed the participants at the event.

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Special Penitentiary Service, is working on several projects scheduled for completion in early 2028. These include the construction of a new facility, an indoor shooting range, sports grounds, gym facilities, a training centre and training classrooms.