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Deputy Minister of Justice Holds Introductory Meeting with Head of IOM Georgia Mission

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Thursday, 19 September, 2024
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Deputy Minister of Justice Holds Introductory Meeting with Head of IOM Georgia Mission

Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili met Lars Johan Lönnback to discuss avenues for sectoral cooperation with the International Organization of Migration (IOM).

During the meeting, both parties addressed the state's policies and progress in migration management and the fight against human trafficking.

The Deputy Minister emphasized the significance of inter-agency mechanisms led by the Ministry of Justice in combating human trafficking and managing migration. It was noted that these issues are pivotal to Georgia's relationship with the European Union, particularly in the context of visa liberalization.

The meeting also highlighted several initiatives aimed at deepening future cooperation.

Among the attendees were Chair of the State Services Development Agency, Ketevan Betlemidze, Executive Secretary of the Government Commission on Migration, Giorgi Jashi, and Head of the Department of International Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice, Ana Gvinjilia.

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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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