Montenegro has been awarded the "TAIEX Champion" award for the strategic use of the TAIEX instrument in advancing reforms in the process of accession to the European Union (EU), the Ministry of European Affairs (MEP) announced.
It is stated that the award is given as part of the Institution Building Days of the European Commission (EC).
Institution Building Days are the EC's annual flagship event dedicated to institution building, which, as announced, brings together public administrations, experts and partners to exchange experiences and improve public policies across Europe and partner countries.
This year's edition, it is added, marks 30 years of the TAIEX instrument - three decades of support for institution building, the enlargement process and the exchange of expertise.
The MEPs stated that as part of the event, they awarded the "TAIEX Champions" awards in recognition of exceptional results in the use of the TAIEX instrument in the process of institution building and European cooperation.
"Montenegro was awarded for its consistent and strategic use of the TAIEX instrument in implementing reforms on the path to EU membership, especially in the area of building a professional and efficient public administration in line with European standards," the statement said.
It is stated that the recognition was received on behalf of Montenegro by Ambassador Petar Marković, while the award was presented by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.
MEPs said that in addition to Montenegro, recognition was also given to Albania for its contribution to strengthening judicial institutions through the vetting process.
"This recognition represents confirmation of Montenegro's continuous and comprehensive reform efforts on its European path, as well as the importance of exchanging knowledge and expertise in the European integration process," the statement said.
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