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SEECP justice and interior ministers’ conference: “fight against crime, corruption is national interest”
Published on: Mar 17, 2011 • 8:16 PM Author: PR Bureau
The Regional Conference of Justice and Interior Ministers of the South-East European Co-operation Process (SEECP) discussing “Strengthening cooperation in fight against corruption and organised crime” began today in Budva. The conference, organised as part of the Montenegrin chairmanship of the SEECP in cooperation with the OSCE, brings together representatives of various international organisations and European institutions and will result in a declaration on the strengthening of regional cooperation in the fight against organised crime in south-east Europe.
Opening speeches were given by Justice Minister Dusko Markovic, Interior Minister Ivan Brajovic and OSCE Head of Mission to Montenegro Sarunas Adomavicius. They all indicated the need to establish closer regional cooperation for fight against organised crime and corruption and explained various international documents that could serve as cooperation framework.
Mr Adomavicius said that organised crime is “a global threat that requires joint action”, that it “knows no boundaries” and that “it is necessary to have regional cooperation, to coordinate action.”
Minister Brajovic said that in order to properly respond to the threats of organised crime and corruption it is necessary to join regional forces for the sake of greater efficiency. He underlined that cooperation in this area will also assist “the region’s progress towards European integration.”
Minister Markovic stressed that the conference is held at the “right time for Montenegro and the entire region,” because the topic is one of Montenegro’s key priorities on the European agenda and because it will produce a joint declaration and a strategic document on cooperation.
He underlined that Montenegro has set a goal of improving freedoms, safety and legal stability, concluding that “the fight against organised crime and corruption is not just a part of the European agenda, but a national interest.”
He announced Government efforts “on two fronts.” The first is “preventive or substantial,” that would “enable for the police, judiciary and courts to apply the law freely and autonomously,” de-politicisation of proceedings and professionalisation of the media. The second is to enhance the professional capability of policemen and prosecutors.
Opening speeches were given by Justice Minister Dusko Markovic, Interior Minister Ivan Brajovic and OSCE Head of Mission to Montenegro Sarunas Adomavicius. They all indicated the need to establish closer regional cooperation for fight against organised crime and corruption and explained various international documents that could serve as cooperation framework.
Mr Adomavicius said that organised crime is “a global threat that requires joint action”, that it “knows no boundaries” and that “it is necessary to have regional cooperation, to coordinate action.”
Minister Brajovic said that in order to properly respond to the threats of organised crime and corruption it is necessary to join regional forces for the sake of greater efficiency. He underlined that cooperation in this area will also assist “the region’s progress towards European integration.”
Minister Markovic stressed that the conference is held at the “right time for Montenegro and the entire region,” because the topic is one of Montenegro’s key priorities on the European agenda and because it will produce a joint declaration and a strategic document on cooperation.
He underlined that Montenegro has set a goal of improving freedoms, safety and legal stability, concluding that “the fight against organised crime and corruption is not just a part of the European agenda, but a national interest.”
He announced Government efforts “on two fronts.” The first is “preventive or substantial,” that would “enable for the police, judiciary and courts to apply the law freely and autonomously,” de-politicisation of proceedings and professionalisation of the media. The second is to enhance the professional capability of policemen and prosecutors.
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