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Minister of Justice Paata Salia Participates in the Work of the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia is participating in the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

As part of the conference, a working session titled “Diplomacy in the Service of the Country’s Defense and Security” was held, attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Bochorishvili, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lasha Darsalia, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Georgia Irakli Chikovani, Minister of Internal Affairs Geka Geladze, and State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality Tea Akhvlediani.

During the conference, the Minister of Justice presented the key results of the Ministry of Justice’s activities and outlined its main priority areas to the participants of the 2025 Ambassadors’ Conference.

Addressing progress in the field of human rights protection, Paata Salia highlighted the successful reform of the penitentiary system, the significant reduction in the number of cases filed against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights, and the positive trend in the execution of court judgments.

Regarding legal security, the Minister emphasized the importance of effectively protecting the state’s interests in international arbitrations and foreign courts, as well as further strengthening cooperation with partner countries.

Paata Salia also briefed diplomats on the initiatives implemented and planned in the area of digital governance, including the active introduction of innovative solutions and new technologies. He drew particular attention to the UN Public Service Forum, which Georgia will host in June 2026, underscoring the importance of engagement by embassies and diplomatic missions in raising international awareness of the event.

The Annual Ambassadors’ Conference will continue in a sessional format for four days.

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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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Georgian Minister of Justice Discusses Deepening Cooperation with UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy

Georgian Minister of Justice Paata Salia held a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder to discuss key areas of cooperation between Georgia and the United Nations, as well as opportunities to further strengthen this partnership. The sides emphasized that, in the context of today’s global challenges, coordinated international cooperation is more important than ever.

The discussion highlighted the strong alignment of Georgia’s ongoing reforms with UN priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Minister Salia provided a comprehensive overview of the systemic reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice. He noted that strengthening the rule of law, enhancing citizen-oriented public services, and advancing digital governance remain among the Ministry’s top priorities.

Particular attention was given to the role of innovation in improving the quality of public services and shaping citizen-centered policies. The Minister underscored that technological transformation is a key pillar of modern public administration, and that Georgia continues to actively pursue reforms in this direction.

Paata Salia also invited Guy Ryder to attend the UN Public Service Forum, which will be held in Tbilisi on 23–25 June.

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 Georgian delegation is currently in the United States to participate in the ongoing session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration.