Podgorica, (MINA) – Continued professional development of police officers is one of the key preconditions for building a modern and professional security system, Minister of Internal Affairs Danilo Saranovic said.

According to the press release from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP), Saranovic met on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Forum of Ministers of Interior and Justice with executive director of the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) Jan Pechaček.

The two officials discussed the improvement of cooperation between the MUP and the Police Administration with CEPOL, with a special focus on strengthening the capacities of Montenegrin police officers through specialized training programs, exchange of experience and improvement of international and regional police cooperation.

Saranovic expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation with CEPOL so far.

According to him, CEPOL represented an extremely important partner for Montenegro in strengthening professional capacities of the police and reaching European standards in the field of security.

Pechacek praised the MUP’s commitment to the development of police capacities and its active participation in training and exchange programs organized by this European agency.

“Montenegro is an important partner of CEPOL and we are encouraged by the commitment it has shown in improving the knowledge and professional skills of its police officers. Active participation in our programs, as well as readiness to further strengthen institutional cooperation, provides a good basis for continuing joint activities”, said Pechacek.