Aldina Ibrahimović, daughter of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović, was temporarily seconded from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to work at the Permanent Mission of Montenegro to the Council of Europe.
This was announced to "Vijesti" yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that the decision to send her to the Mission in Strasbourg, starting from September 1, was made in the context of Montenegro taking over the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which begins in November, which is why, as they point out, the department's activities in relation to the Council of Europe have been "further intensified".
"The said engagement would serve the purpose of carrying out tasks within the competence of the Ministry and implementing activities related to Montenegro's chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe," the MFA wrote in its response to questions from "Vijesti" - whether it is true that Ibrahimović was sent to the Mission in Strasbourg, and if so - on what occasion and what qualifications recommended her.
When it comes to qualifications, the MFA claims that Aldina Ibrahimović performed tasks directly related to the Council of Europe, and that she has been engaged in the diplomatic department for almost three years.
The media has previously reported on Aldina Ibrahimović's engagement in the ministry headed by her father, but the MVP did not respond to questions about the exact time of employment, job position, and the basis on which she was employed.
Ervin Ibrahimović became Minister of Foreign Affairs in July 2024, when his Bosniak Party became part of the Government through a reconstruction.
Got the position of third secretary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the newspaper that Aldina Ibrahimović was assigned to work at the Mission in Strasbourg in the position of third secretary, which, as stated in the response, is the initial and lowest diplomatic position in a diplomatic and consular mission.
The Ministry assessed that her inclusion in activities related to the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe "arises from her previous work engagement and professional focus in this area", noting that the level of the diplomatic position to which she is assigned was taken into account.
They add that the selection and deployment of diplomats are carried out in accordance with the Law on Foreign Affairs and Service Needs, and that therefore "the qualifications and professional experience of the employee are valued in relation to the specific tasks for which they are hired."
When it comes to the employment of members of Minister Ibrahimović's immediate family, it was written that his wife Nisera Ibrahimović since July 2025, employed in the Montenegrin Electricity Distribution System (CEDIS), as an environmental specialist, while her brother Faruk Ibrahimovic engaged in the Electricity Market Operator (COTEE).
As previously announced by the Government, Montenegro will begin its chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in November 2026, when it is expected to officially present the priorities of its six-month chairmanship at a handover ceremony. The chairmanship ends in May 2027, with a session of the Committee at the level of foreign ministers, which is usually held in the country holding the chairmanship.
The Government's Information on the 2024 Presidency states that preparations for this have been recognized in the Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy Guidelines for the period 2026-2027, and that accordingly, funds have been allocated for the presidency through the budget for the current year, in the amount of 531.699 euros.
"Within such a framework, during 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs focused on creating the prerequisites for the presidency and strengthening human resources capacities within the MFA, both in the Directorate for the OSCE and the Council of Europe itself, and, crucially, in the Permanent Mission of Montenegro to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg," the document states.
The Council of Europe is the oldest pan-European political organization. Founded in 1949, with its headquarters in Strasbourg. Its fundamental goals are the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights and the rule of law in its member states. The Council of Europe has 46 member states.
The Permanent Mission of Montenegro to the Council of Europe is headed by Ambassador Dragana Šćepanović, who officially took up the position of Permanent Representative on 26 August this year. She previously held that position Bozidarka Krunic.
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