Slovak Ambassador to Montenegro, Boris Gandel, met with senators of Montenegro’s State Audit Institution (DRI), Branislav Radulović and Vesna Mihailović, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in public sector auditing.
The visit follows the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation in December 2023 between the supreme audit institutions of Slovakia and Montenegro. Senator Radulović emphasized DRI’s focus on high-impact audits, particularly those aligned with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including environmental protection and public health.
Ambassador Gandel highlighted Slovakia’s continued support for Montenegro’s reform processes and development goals, particularly in sustainable development. Both parties expressed interest in launching joint parallel audits between the Slovak and Montenegrin audit institutions.
Senator Mihailović underscored the importance of international support for preserving audit independence and improving audit processes, especially under current challenges. She also recalled the positive cooperation experience during a joint audit on municipal revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic with several regional partners, including Slovakia.
The meeting reaffirmed mutual interest in expanding cooperation and advancing the quality and impact of public audits in line with EU standards.
