Minister of Health Jelena Borovinić Bojović hosted today Minister of Human Capacities of the Republic of Hungary Miklós Kásler. Montenegro and Hungary will intensify cooperation in the field of health, with a special focus on research in the field of epidemiology related to coronavirus, it was concluded at the meeting.

Minister Borovinić Bojović pointed out the very good cooperation with the Republic of Hungary, which, as she said, has been confirmed several times so far, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Selfless support and assistance in the form of valuable donations are proof of the traditionally good relations between the two countries. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Government of Hungary, Minister Kásler and Ambassador of Hungary to Montenegro Négyesi József, who managed to secure a donation of 200,000 coronavirus vaccines for Montenegro, said the Minister of Health.

She reminded that Hungary had previously donated medical protective equipment and over 10,000 PCR tests to Montenegro.

Minister Kásler expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to exchange experiences with the Minister of Health of Montenegro on the current epidemiological situation and the fight against coronavirus.

He added that that they also discussed other topics in the field of health, with special reference to oncology, as well as the possibilities of digitalisation of healthcare.