Georgian PM highlights education as cornerstone of national development as schools, universities open doors
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday extended warm congratulations to students, teachers, and parents on the beginning of the new academic year.
"Dear students, respected teachers and parents, I sincerely congratulate you on the start of the academic year. I especially congratulate those who are entering the doors of a school or university for the first time this year, embarking on one of the most responsible and, at the same time, exciting stages of life”, the PM said.
He further noted that education was a continuous process that “leads to the development of critical thinking, the discovery of personal abilities, and, most importantly, the formation of dignified citizens”.
“The main companions of the new generation on this path are teachers and professors. I thank them for their tireless work. I also thank parents and families, whose support and encouragement are a great strength for children. In the face of modern global challenges, quality education remains the cornerstone of our country’s unity, development, and strength. Therefore, supporting education remains a top priority for our government. I wish you all an interesting and successful academic year”, he concluded.
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Georgia ranks among world’s top 20 countries in crime to control effectiveness.
28.01.2026.17:36
The European Commission has published the Rule of Law Index prepared by the World Justice Project.
According to the index, Georgia ranks first in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region in terms of the rule of law.
As part of the study, the global ranking on the effectiveness of crime control was also released. In this category, Georgia scored 92 percent on a 100-point scale and ranked 17th among the top 20 countries worldwide.
Georgia outperforms 23 European Union and NATO member states, as well as a number of other developed countries, including Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal, Lithuania, Latvia, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Albania, Bulgaria, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Greece, Slovakia, Malta, North Macedonia, and Turkey.
According to the methodology, the indicator published by the European Commission measures both the prevalence of criminal activity in countries and the general public’s perception of safety and security.