Minister of Interior, Mr Mevludin Nuhodžić, and Head of the EU Delegation to our country, Mr Aivo Orav, visited today the border crossing in the port of Bar and command and operations center of the Regional Center of Border Police “Jug”, which owns contemporary techniques for electronic surveillance worth €3,4 million.
“The motive for our visit was the desire to see the new equipment and techniques used by the Border police. We saw that the technology is state-of-the-art and enables complete surveillance and detection of all data at the land border. Installation of TV and thermal imaging cameras provides full surveillance and detection of the border”, said Mr Nuhodžić.
Ambassador Orav expressed satisfaction with the visit to Bar and with the functioning of the system acquired by EU donation.
“I believe that this way we are strengthening capacities of the Border Police. The EU is the biggest Montenegro’s donator. Today’s donation is just a small part of a huge support package which amounts to a total of €20 million. We are also assisting Ministry of Interior and Police Department with the training so that they can fight crime more efficiently”, said Mr Orav.
He added that the equipment was the result of the implementation of EU recommendations. He thanked the ministry for adopting all the recommendations offered by the EC.
Minister Nuhodžić said that state border surveillance and control system was completely harmonized with the European standards. Ministry of Interior is constantly working on the development of integration board management, in compliance with the Schengen Action plan and Schengen standards.
“Security of a country starts at its border. For that reason, we are continuously investing in the equipment and education of the members of our Border Police”, concluded Minister Nuhodžić.
