The Minister of Justice, Jeton Shasivari, held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Justice of Ireland, Jim O’Callaghan, within the framework of the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, which is being held in Budva, Montenegro. The focus of the meeting was on deepening cooperation between the two countries and Ireland’s support for the European integration process.
Minister Shasivari expressed gratitude for Ireland’s continued support for our country as well as for its engagement during the Presidency of the Council of the EU, emphasizing the importance of continuing and strengthening this partnership.
At the meeting, the Minister informed his Irish counterpart about the North Macedonia`s reform agenda, with particular emphasis on the preparation of the new Criminal Code, the new Criminal Procedure Law, the Law on the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Law on the Court Budget and the Law on the Academy of Judges and Public Prosecutors.
One of the key topics was the digitalization of the judiciary. Minister Shasivari asked for support, expertise and experience from Ireland in the preparation and implementation of the Strategy for Information and Communication Technology in the Judiciary, with the aim of modernizing services and increasing institutional efficiency.
The talks also highlighted the importance of the European Commission's 2026 Report, the recommendations of which represent a significant direction in the implementation of reform priorities.
Minister Shasivari emphasized that reforms in the judiciary require determination, responsibility and stable European partnerships, with the aim of building a more efficient and modern judicial system.