A working and study meeting took place in Belgrade between the Institute for Accreditation of the Republic of North Macedonia (IARNM) and the Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS), aimed at deepening mutual cooperation and enhancing the exchange of professional knowledge, experience, and best practices in the field of accreditation.
The meeting follows up on the initiative to establish more intensive and direct communication between the two national accreditation bodies—an initiative launched through joint meetings and contacts at the European and international levels.
During the visit, an open and constructive professional dialogue took place, involving the sharing of experiences regarding the operations of both institutions, current practices and challenges in the field of accreditation, and ideas for further enhancing cooperation. Special emphasis was placed on the importance of the direct exchange of experience and the establishment of sustainable forms of professional cooperation.
Such meetings make a significant contribution to strengthening trust and partnership between national accreditation bodies, creating opportunities for joint activities, the exchange of expertise, and further alignment with modern European and international accreditation practices.
IARNM extends its gratitude to the ATS leadership and team for their hospitality, professional organization, and open approach, all of which contributed to the successful outcome of the working meeting and laid a positive foundation for continuing the established cooperation.
A return visit by ATS representatives to North Macedonia is planned as the next step, thereby continuing the initiative to establish a tradition of regular professional meetings. Looking ahead, this cooperation could evolve into broader regional initiatives and meetings among accreditation bodies from the Balkans.
IARNM and ATS remain committed to building a long-term, productive partnership based on professionalism, trust, mutual respect, and knowledge sharing, all in the interest of further developing accreditation within the region.
IARNM plans to continue organizing similar professional meetings with other accreditation bodies from the region and beyond, aiming to further enhance the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices, as well as to strengthen professional cooperation at an international level.
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