State Secretary Franc Kangler in Montenegro discusses migration and enhanced cooperation
From left to right: State Secretary Franc Kangler, State Secretary Dragana Kažanegra Stanišić, Slovenian Ambassador to Montenegro Bernarda Gradišnik, and State Secretary Petar Koprivica. | Author Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration
As part of his official visit to Montenegro, State Secretary Franc Kangler met with Dragana Kažanegra Stanišić and Petar Koprivica, State Secretaries at the Ministry of the Interior of Montenegro. He was also received by Lazar Šćepanović, Director of the Police Directorate of Montenegro. The meetings were also attended by Bernarda Gradišnik, Ambassador of Slovenia to Montenegro.
The discussions provided an opportunity to exchange information on the current migration dynamics, particularly along the Western Balkans route, as well as on the measures implemented and planned by Montenegro in the field of migration management. Particular attention was devoted to reinforcing cooperation, alongside the exchange of information and best practices between the competent authorities of both countries, aimed at managing migration flows more effectively.
Slovenia is closely monitoring developments along the Western Balkans migration route, as they directly impact the country's domestic migration situation. At the Slovenian internal border with Croatia, approximately 28,000 irregular entries were processed by the end of October 2026, with nationals of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Egypt being the most frequently recorded.
The discussions also highlighted that a Slovenian liaison officer to be based in Podgorica will be appointed in November, which will further contribute to closer bilateral cooperation in migration management.
On this occasion, State Secretary Franc Kangler proposed that the Minister of the Interior and Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Franci Matoz, meet with the Minister of the Interior of Montenegro, Danilo Šaranović, in Montenegro in early 2027.