Slovakia is ready to support Montenegro at all levels in the process of integration into the European Union (EU), especially in the area of eGovernment development and digital transformation of public administration, said the Slovak Ambassador to Podgorica, Boris Gandel.
The Ministry of Public Administration (MPA) announced that the relevant Minister Maraš Dukaj met with Gandel today.
The interlocutors said that they expect that cooperation between Montenegro and Slovakia will continue through the implementation of joint programs and projects and the exchange of experience and good practices in the field of public administration reform.
"Gandel said that Slovakia is ready to provide support at all levels in the process of Montenegro's integration into the EU, especially in the area of eGovernment development and digital transformation of public administration," the statement said.
He reportedly said that the modernization of public administration, especially in the field of electronic governance, as well as improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration in Montenegro, are a prerequisite for all other reforms.
Dukaj thanked Slovakia for its support for Montenegro and emphasized that the two countries have traditionally had good and friendly relations.
He said that there is room for deepening cooperation in the field of public administration reform and digitalization.
Dukaj, as announced, introduced Gandel to the goals, priorities and tasks of the MPA and other projects that are important for the process of public administration reform and digitalization.
According to Dukaj, public administration reform, digitalization, and cybersecurity are processes that must develop simultaneously, as they are inseparable and very important for the smooth functioning of the state.
Dukaj stated that they have recognized the importance of digital transformation and are striving to improve and fully promote this concept.
"In this regard, through the creation of a modern and efficient administration, we are striving to digitalize all business and social processes in order to achieve our ultimate goal," said Dukaj.
He emphasized that only a professional public administration, which provides quality services to citizens and the economy, can meet all the necessary criteria and capacities needed on the path to EU accession.
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