The judiciary is one of the most important pillars on which the stability of the state rests, and that is why its reform is high on the scale of attention of the general public, said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Zoran Pažin.
Today in Podgorica, he spoke with the Vice President of the High Judicial Council of Italy, Giovanni Lennini.
The Supreme Judicial Council of Italy is a key independent body of that country in charge of implementing measures important for preserving the autonomy and independence of the judiciary. The Supreme Judicial Council is chaired by the President of Italy.
It was announced from the Government that while apostrophizing the importance and continuous support of Italy to Montenegro in the process of European integration, Pažin evaluated the cooperation that will be realized within the project "EUROL II - EU support to the rule of law" as very positive.
"He reminded that the judiciary is one of the most important pillars on which the stability of the state rests, and that is why the reform of the judiciary stands high on the scale of attention of the general public," the statement said.
It is reported that Lenini said that the Supreme Judicial Council of Italy is ready to, as a partner in the project, provide full expert support for the implementation of the planned activities and expressed the hope that the knowledge and skills of Italian officials will be useful to Montenegrin colleagues.
"Lenjini expressed his belief that the project, for which funds were provided by the European Commission, will also contribute to the strengthening of the infrastructural capacities of Montenegrin authorities in charge of fighting corruption and organized crime," the announcement states.
The interlocutors agreed that the traditional good relations between Montenegro and Italy represent an excellent basis for further strengthening of cooperation and trust between the two countries and in the judiciary, with a special emphasis on strengthening judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters.
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