Krivokapić, Buquicchio: Prosecutorial and judicial independence must be a priority

During the official visit to the Council of Europe, Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić met with President of the Venice Commission Gianni Buquicchio. The two officials discussed the improvement of the legal framework and the importance of cooperation with the Venice Commission in this area.

One of the key tasks of the new Government is to harmonise the legal framework with the acquis communautaire, because that is the path to reaching the values and standards of developed Europe, and consequently the path to full membership in the EU. In that regard, we highly appreciate the support of the Venice Commission and especially your personal contribution to strengthening our overall cooperation, said the Prime Minister.

Venice Commission President Buquicchio stressed the importance of prosecutorial and judicial independence, including the Agency for Prevention of Corruption, stressing that the Venice Commission remains open to assisting Montenegro with its advice and recommendations in the EU accession process.

Prime Minister Krivokapić pointed out that Montenegro, after the first democratic change of government, is going through a challenging period of democratic maturation, and that the Government has the capacity and determination to carry out the reform process leading to full membership in the European Union. That is, among other things, what our citizens expect from us, the Prime Minister added.

President of the Venice Commission Gianni Buquicchio also emphasised the importance of the reform of the election legislation, and that Montenegro can count on the help of the Commission in that field as well.

The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere, expressing satisfaction over future cooperation.