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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Nominates Anri Okhanashvili for Minister of Justice

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Monday, 25 November, 2024
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Nominates Anri Okhanashvili for Minister of Justice

"Anri Okhanashvili needs no introduction. He is among the finest and most accomplished lawyers in Georgia. He obtained a robust legal education, graduating from Tbilisi State University before earning a master’s degree at the University of Jena, Germany, and completing a doctoral dissertation at Humboldt University in Germany. Since 2017, he has served as a member of the Georgian Parliament, excelling in his role as Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee. His contributions have been exceptional across all areas of his work. Anri Okhanashvili is also an Associate Professor at Tbilisi State University and the author of numerous scholarly publications. I am confident he will excel as Minister of Justice. I wish him great success in this important role.” said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to outgoing Minister Rati Bregadze for his service.

The newly proposed government lineup will be presented to Parliament today for approval.

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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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