Montenegro and Turkey have room to increase cooperation in tourism, because the countries can offer tourists interesting content all year round, assessed the Minister of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable and Development of the North, Vladimir Martinović and the Turkish Ambassador in Podgorica, Bariš Kalkavan.
Martinović said that the outlook for cooperation between Montenegro and Turkey in the field of tourism is good, bearing in mind the fact that both countries are distinguished by the natural beauty and diversity of the Balkans and the Mediterranean, and the mutual commitment of institutions to deepen economic ties and improve bilateral cooperation in all sectors.
Martinović and Kalkavan discussed cooperation between Montenegro and Turkey in the tourism and ecology sectors, attracting Turkish investors and creating conditions for the greatest possible arrival of tourists.
At the meeting, positive experiences so far regarding the investment of Turkish investors in Montenegro, which lead to the strengthening of the economy and employment, were highlighted. There was also talk about the development of the north, which has the same potential as the south of Montenegro, and where the interlocutors assessed that there is room for cooperation.
Kalkavan informed Martinović that, recognizing the importance and potential of the north, they directed Turkish investors to Žabljak, Kolašin, Bijelo Polje and Rožaje.
"I repeat that all investors, who want to operate in accordance with the law, are more than welcome to our country, especially when their investments refer to parts of Montenegro where investment is necessary," said Martinović.
Kalkavan said that they are particularly interested in cooperation in the area of waste management and recalled the successful cooperation between the Agency for International Cooperation and Organizations (TIKA) and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Martinović said that the Ministry is open to cooperation in the field of ecology and environmental protection, especially taking into account that Montenegro is facing the closure of Chapter 27 and achieving better results for the next European Commission (EC) Report.
Martinović also pointed out that he is familiar with and follows the work of Turkcham in Montenegro.
Kalkavan thanked for the reception, with the expectation that the meeting was just a prelude to successful cooperation.
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