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.

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.

A special information meeting was held in New York regarding the Public Services Forum to be hosted in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026. The international forum will focus on the theme: “Transforming Public Institutions: Developing Innovation, Accountability, Participation, and Inclusion.” In this context, the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held a dedicated meeting at the United Nations.

During the meeting, Paata Salia invited ambassadors accredited to the UN, as well as members of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), to attend the forum. He also provided detailed information about the event, emphasizing that hosting the forum reflects international recognition of Georgia’s reforms aimed at building accessible, efficient, and innovative public services.

Participants expressed strong interest in attending the forum. Deputy Ministers further briefed attendees, offering additional details about the program and its objectives.

The international forum will be held in Tbilisi and is jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Approximately 500 delegates are expected to participate, including high-level government officials from various countries, thematic experts, and representatives of academia and international organizations.

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris to discuss the country’s ongoing reforms in the field of human rights protection. The Minister highlighted the Ministry’s central role in advancing these reforms.

Particular attention was given to Georgia’s penitentiary system, which was presented as one of the key institutions ensuring a high standard of human rights protection. According to international assessments, the system is recognized as torture-free, with prisoner welfare safeguarded and conditions continuously improved in line with international standards.

The Minister also underscored that human rights protection and responsiveness to citizens’ needs are integral to the delivery of public services. Through digitalization and the introduction of innovative approaches, public services have become more accessible and inclusive.

The discussion further emphasized the strong and growing cooperation between Georgia and the United Nations, which has been reinforced under the five-year cooperation agreement signed in 2025.

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.

At the 25th session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) in New York, Georgia’s Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, presented the country’s ongoing reforms in public service delivery and the broader modernization of state institutions.

In his address, the Minister highlighted Georgia’s efforts to enhance public services through the integration of artificial intelligence, improved efficiency, and a strong focus on citizen-centered service delivery.

“We rely on the transformative power of technology. From e-services to artificial intelligence, Georgia is actively integrating digital innovations into its public administration system, in line with our 2025–2030 Digital Governance Strategy. This strategy provides a coherent framework for building a sustainable, secure, and inclusive digital infrastructure,” said Paata Salia.

The Minister also underscored the significance of the 2026 UN Public Services Forum, which will be held in Tbilisi. “Georgia, in partnership with the United Nations, will host the UN Public Services Forum on June 23–25 under the theme: ‘Transforming Public Institutions: Fostering Innovation, Engagement, and Inclusivity.’ We are confident that Tbilisi will serve as a dynamic platform for dialogue, exchange of experiences, and collaborative thinking, contributing to the acceleration of sustainable change,” he noted.

A delegation from the Ministry of Justice is visiting the United States to participate in the 25th CEPA session, which is taking place in New York from April 13 to 17. CEPA is a UN advisory body that provides analysis and recommendations aimed at strengthening governance and public administration worldwide.

As part of the visit, Minister Paata Salia will also hold meetings with United Nations Deputy Secretaries-General.

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Georgia, Massimiliano D’Antuono, to discuss prospects for strengthening legal cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, the Minister outlined the key priorities of the Ministry of Justice, including the promotion of democratic values and the rule of law, effective representation of state interests in international courts, and the continued development of the penitentiary system and crime prevention mechanisms.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili and Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation, Ketevan Sarajishvili.

The Minister of Justice held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to discuss prospects for strengthening sectoral cooperation.

During the introductory meeting, Paata Salia and Hyun Doo Kim highlighted the positive momentum in the development of partnership relations between Georgia and the Republic of Korea, noting that this creates new opportunities for further deepening bilateral cooperation.

It was emphasized that the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea, is actively working to enhance cooperation in the field of technology. The parties are currently discussing the signing of a memorandum of understanding, which envisages the establishment of a joint digital governance center in Tbilisi. The center will serve as an innovative platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, contributing to the country’s rapid digital transformation and the advancement of its technological capabilities.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Minister Tamar Zodelava, and Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation Ketevan Sarajishvili.

The Pavilion of the National Archives of Georgia is hosting the annual “Justice Artists” charity exhibition-sale. The event was officially opened by Minister of Justice Paata Salia, together with his deputies.

In his remarks, the Minister highlighted the importance of charitable initiatives and expressed his gratitude to the employees of the Ministry of Justice system who contributed their works to the exhibition.

Proceeds from the sale will be directed toward supporting the beneficiaries of the Juvenile Referral Center.

The exhibition will be open to visitors at the National Archives of Georgia from April 2 to April 4, between 11:00 and 19:00.

The European Court of Human Rights has declared the case of T. Kh. v. Georgia inadmissible, finding that the State had properly maintained a fair balance in an ongoing legal dispute between two private individuals.

The application concerned a dispute arising from a social media post published in 2016, which itself referred to an alleged incident dating back to 2011.

The Court found the complaint to be manifestly ill-founded and therefore inadmissible.

In its reasoning, the Court emphasized that the case concerned a dispute between private parties which did not warrant the application of criminal law mechanisms. It noted that the national authorities had clearly informed the applicant that the matter should be pursued through civil proceedings; however, the applicant failed to avail himself of this remedy.

The Strasbourg Court further underlined that, notwithstanding the inapplicability of criminal law in the present case, the investigative authorities had acted promptly in 2016, and no procedural deficiencies were identified.

In light of the above, the Court concurred with the position of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, concluding that the application was manifestly ill-founded and inadmissible.