During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed opportunities for joint activities through the exchange of expertise and experience, as well as the organisation of training and other programmes aimed at strengthening institutional capacities and promoting the application of international good governance standards.

Braletić presented the ongoing reform processes in the field of anti-corruption legislation in Montenegro, noting that the new Law on Prevention of Corruption is expected to enter into force shortly. She also spoke about the key challenges faced by the Agency in exercising its mandate, as well as the results achieved to date and progress made in strengthening institutional capacities, enhancing integrity, and developing the system for preventing and combating corruption in line with European standards.

Ambassador Šćepanovićemphasized that, at this final stage of Montenegro’s European integration process, it is particularly important to further strengthen cooperation between national institutions and regional partners, so that the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices can provide strong support to the reform process.

The interlocutors expressed their readiness to intensify cooperation between the Agency and RACVIAC in the period ahead through joint projects, professional programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional resilience, transparency and the rule of law.

RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation is an international, independent organization owned by the countries of the region, established in 2000 and headquartered in Rakitje, Republic of Croatia, with the aim of promoting regional security cooperation. It brings together 29 countries, nine of which are members of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), including Montenegro, while the remaining countries participate as associate members and observers.