The Government is committed to improving the legal system, strengthening the institutional fight against corruption and raising human rights standards in line with the practice and values promoted by the Court in Strasbourg, said Deputy Prime Minister for the Political System, Judiciary and Anti-Corruption Momo Koprivica.
Koprivica, as announced by his office, visited the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, where he met with the president of that court, Marko Bošnjak.
"During the cordial and constructive conversation, key issues in the field of the rule of law, the protection of human rights, as well as the importance of the effective implementation of the judgments of the European Court in the member states of the Council of Europe were discussed," the statement said.
It is stated that the conversation focused on the challenges Montenegro faces in the context of European integration and judicial reform.
"Koprivica emphasized the strong commitment of the Government of Montenegro to improving the legal system, strengthening the institutional fight against corruption, and raising human rights standards in line with the practice and values promoted by the Court in Strasbourg," the statement said.
He emphasized that Montenegro is committed to implementing the judgments of that court and that it sees the judgments as legal acts in the interest of the state, citizens and their rights, and not as acts against the state.
"He particularly emphasized that the Government has undertaken all activities to fully implement the Court's decisions within the set deadlines," the statement said.
This, he added, is evidenced by the payment of 6,2 million euros to former workers of "Radoje Dakić", the decisions on the payment of the remaining 1,5 thousand former workers, as well as the decisions on the payment of former workers of "IMO Košut" Cetinje, "KAP", and "Rudnik Boksita" AD Nikšić.
Bošnjak praised Montenegro's efforts so far in strengthening institutional capacities and its openness towards constructive dialogue with international judicial institutions.
"He emphasized that continued cooperation with the European Court of Justice is of utmost importance for Montenegro's further progress on the path towards full membership in the European Union," the statement said.
It is stated that the meeting also discussed the role of judicial independence in protecting the fundamental rights of citizens, the importance of judicial transparency, and the need to improve public trust in the institutions of the system.
"This visit represents another step towards strengthening international cooperation in the field of the rule of law and confirms Montenegro's commitment to European values and principles on which the modern democratic system is based," the statement added.
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