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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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The competition requirements are available at the following link.
Interested applicants must submit their applications no later than 19 January 2026.