Georgia’s Interior Minister: combating illegal migration remains top priority

Georgian Interior Minister Geka Geladze on Monday said that combating illegal migration was one of the main priorities of the Georgian Government and that the Ministry was working actively in this direction.

Speaking to media representatives, Geladze said the ministry is intensifying efforts through legislative, structural, technological, and infrastructure development.

He noted that the Migration Department has received a new building starting today, fully equipped with modern technologies and designed to accommodate 150 employees.

“Our fight against illegal migration is one of our main priorities. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is working very actively in this direction, including in terms of legislative, structural, technological and infrastructure development. Today we have a new building for the Migration Department, fully equipped with modern technologies and modern working spaces. It is designed for 150 employees”, the Minister said.

According to the Minister, more than 400 illegal migrants have already been deported this year. He added that over 1,300 illegal migrants were deported in 2025, and the Government plans to deport up to 4,000 illegal migrants by the end of this year.