President of the Parliament of Montenegro Mr Ranko Krivokapić today opened the conference “How to enhance the control role of the Parliament” organised by the NGO “Institute Alternative”.

When opening the Conference “How to enhance the control role of the Parliament”, President Ranko Krivokapić pointed out that the NGO sector was indispensable, especially for small countries, and that the civil society in Montenegro provided more value to the society democratisation process. 

 “Parliamentarism is a pillar of democracy. The Parliament originated as the place for dialogue, but also for conflict resolution, therefore we should go from there when we consider the achievements of Montenegrin Parliament”, said President Krivokapić.

President Krivokapić also estimated that Montenegrin Parliament was the most open and the most transparent institution in the country, and that it was certainly the strongest parliament compared to the executive power in the region. “If we also take into account the continuity of power in Montenegro, then the strength of our Parliament is that much greater”, said the President of the Parliament of Montenegro.

President of Montenegrin Parliament said that the Parliament had effective instrument and strength to control and provide oversight over the executive power, and that this form of parliamentary activities was continuously increasing. He estimated that the Parliament, MPs and the parliamentary Service were facing a period requiring new knowledge and skills in order to effectuate strengthening of the Parliament and its constitutional competencies and to make it more effective and efficient.