Grand opening of country’s 14th Justice House in Poti
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Georgia’s latest effort to offer fast and transparent public services is now a reality for residents of the seaside town of Poti, thanks to the opening of a Justice House.
Guests from Poti, nearby villages and capital Tbilisi were invited to attend a public celebration at the Black Sea Port city yesterday to mark the opening of the new public service hall. With a large glass exterior, the new modern facility will offer more than 400 services to locals.
The country’s Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani addressed the crowds and said opening of the Poti Justice House – the country’s 14thsuch facility - was "a step forward” for Georgia.
Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani addresses the gathered audience. Photo by Ministry of Justice
"The motto of the Ministry of Justice is ‘we work for progress”. Four thousand Ministry employees are working on this progress and this effort is expressed in the country’s legislative reform, judicial reform, criminal justice reform, private and commercial law reform, migration policy reform and [supporting] women’s and children’s rights, but this is only one direction. Another direction is development of Justice Ministry infrastructure in the regions and villages,” she said.
"This is why we are constructing an unprecedented number of Justice Houses in regional towns and community centres in rural areas and what’s most important for the state, we are constructing regional offices and depots of the Justice Ministry National Archives,” Tsulukiani said.
In this respect she noted the country’s statehood was becoming stronger and today Georgia was proud to have free citizens.
Yesterday’s ceremony included theatrical performances, musical shows, a drumming act and coloured smoke fireworks. The celebration ended with a concert and fireworks.
Drummer show at the grand opening of House of Justice in Poto. Photo by Ministry of Justice
The new Justice House in Poti offered more than 400 services to the local population. Like other branches, the new Justice House offered fast, transparent and cost-effective public services, said officials. This was the 14th Justice House to open in the country.
Looking ahead the Ministry planned to open six more Justice Houses in other different towns Kazbegi, Tianeti, Borjomi, Lagodekhi, Akhalkalaki and Mtskheta.
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