Georgia observes the International Anti-Corruption Day with impressive achievements in this direction, said Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in a statement regarding the International Anti-Corruption Day marked on December 9.

“Our country observes this day with impressive achievements. The progressive policy of authorities is evidenced by numerous international rankings, including the recent TRACE International Bribery Risk Matrix, which ranks Georgia among the top 20 countries in Europe and 30 across the globe, while leading the index in the component assessing governmental bribery risks.

Georgia ranked ahead of 13 EU member states, is the region’s uncontested leader. This result has been made possible thanks to our authorities’ anti-corruption legislation, engagement from civil society, and the Government’s reforms ensuring openness. We are steadfast in continuing our efforts toward greater freedom from corruption, accountability, accountability, and open governance,” reads the statement.

On October 31, 2003, the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The Assembly also designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness of corruption and the role of the Convention in combating and preventing it. The Convention entered into force in December 2005.