Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili welcomed the Ambassador of India, Mrs. Nilakshi Saha Sinha, and briefed her on the key activities of the Ministry of Justice. Their discussion emphasized the importance of legal cooperation between partner states in civil and criminal law, the implementation of innovative projects for state services, and successful reforms in the penitentiary system.

During the meeting, both parties also explored specific initiatives for future collaboration. Additionally, the Deputy Minister extended an invitation to the Ambassador to attend the UN State Services Forum, which Georgia will host in 2026.

Head of the International Relations and Legal Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Justice, Ketevan Sarajishvili was also present at the meeting.

The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) was established in accordance with the Election Code. Its primary aim is to prevent violations of election legislation by public servants and respond to any infractions. The commission is chaired by Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze.

The second session of the IATF focused on demonstrating election technologies. Representatives from the CEC presented on the use of electronic technologies in the voting process. Additionally, the session included a discussion on the dissemination of information in the media during the monitoring of the election environment.

During its first session, the commission reviewed a report from the State Services Development Agency concerning the completion of the election lists.

In its efforts to monitor the election environment, the IATF will examine information disseminated by the media, as well as data provided by political unions and monitoring organizations. The IATF will formulate recommendations to address identified incidents, thereby promoting a free and fair election environment.

Citizens can report issues within the IATF's jurisdiction via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or through the hotline: (+995) 599 85 0011.

The session was chaired by Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze, with participation from IATF members including Deputy Ministers of Justice, Internal Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Defense, Regional Development and Infrastructure, Education, Science and Youth, IDPs from Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Protection, as well as heads of the General Prosecutor's Office, the Special Investigation Service, the State Security Service, the City Hall of Tbilisi Municipality, the State Audit Service, and the Central Election Commission.

The IATF will operate until the Central Election Commission officially publishes the final election results.

In accordance with the Law of Georgia "On the Infrastructure of National Spatial Data," the government has established a coordination council led by the Ministry of Justice, with the National Agency of Public Registry serving as the coordinator.

Today, the Public Registry hosted an event to mark the creation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). Representatives from all ministries and relevant agencies attended. The primary goal of the meeting was to outline an action plan for the coordination council.

The event was inaugurated by the First Deputy Minister of Justice, Tamar Tkeshelashvili.

"The state's objective is twofold: to create a national spatial data infrastructure and to ensure its compatibility with the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE). All agencies will work closely together to achieve this," said the First Deputy Minister.

Chairperson of the Public Registry Agency, David Devidze provided detailed information on the importance of the national spatial infrastructure and the development of the geoportal. He explained that spatial data producers will upload and make publicly available spatial data for Georgia on the portal. Consequently, state agencies and citizens will have one-stop access to authentic data from all spatial data producers in the country.

The proper functioning of the national spatial infrastructure is vital for the advancement of e-government and public administration. It plays a crucial role in the optimal and effective management of fire and traffic incidents, natural disasters, crisis and rescue operations, and environmental risk assessments. The availability of standardized data on the geoportal will help optimize process management for both the state and the private sector.

An international conference on Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences, and Probation was inaugurated in Tbilisi on July 25, coinciding with the Day of Crime Prevention. The conference aims to enhance inter-agency cooperation in crime prevention and probation, promote the professional development of specialists in the field, and facilitate the exchange of information about existing services and resources.

An international conference on Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences, and Probation was inaugurated in Tbilisi on July 25, coinciding with the Day of Crime Prevention. The conference aims to enhance inter-agency cooperation in crime prevention and probation, promote the professional development of specialists in the field, and facilitate the exchange of information about existing services and resources.

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze, opened the conference, followed by a welcome speech from Lado Kheladze, Head of the Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences Enforcement, and Probation. Other notable speakers included Deputy Ministers from various sectors, such as labor, health, social protection of IDPs from the occupied territories of Georgia, internal affairs, education, science, and youth. Additionally, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Protection and the Chairperson of the Human Rights Protection and Civil Integration Committee of the Parliament of Georgia addressed the attendees.

A representative from the European Confederation presented a research report on Georgia's probation system, highlighting that "the probation system and its activities in Georgia are strongly developed, with significant acceleration in recent years."

Over the two-day conference, professionals in the field will exchange experiences related to crime prevention. Discussions will cover topics such as the development of probation systems in European countries, the involvement of state institutions, society, NGOs, and the private sector in crime prevention, and the possibilities for rehabilitation and re-socialization.

Participants include heads of the Ministry of Justice and Probation Services from Romania, the Czech Republic, Croatia, the Netherlands, and Azerbaijan.

The conference will conclude with the adoption of the Tbilisi Declaration.