The Western Balkans is a region full of potential, and the focus must be on finding opportunities in the areas of clean energy, infrastructure and services, said the UK's Minister for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle.
He said that in this area, the expertise of the United Kingdom can make a real difference.
The British Embassy in Podgorica announced that the United Kingdom hosted a meeting of economy ministers within the framework of the Berlin Process, which brought together key partners from the Western Balkans and the European Union (EU) with the aim of strengthening regional economic integration and fostering sustainable growth through improved trade, infrastructure development and investment.
All Western Balkan countries were invited to the meeting, and on behalf of the Montenegrin Government, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy, Nik Đeljošaj, attended.
The meeting, as announced by the British Embassy, is part of the wider Western Balkans Summit, which is coordinated by the British Foreign, Commonwealth and International Development Department (FCDO), while the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading the economic segment of the agenda.
"The United Kingdom used this platform to reaffirm its commitment to sectors aligned with its own trade and industrial strategies, including clean energy, financial services and infrastructure," the statement said.
Kyle said that the United Kingdom is proud to host this year's meeting of economy ministers within the framework of the Berlin Process, which brings together partners from across the Western Balkans and the EU to strengthen regional economic ties.
"Through our trade and industry strategies, we are committed to driving growth, investment and long-term prosperity, not only in the UK, but also together with our international partners," Kyle stressed.
He highlighted the role of the United Kingdom as the country that will chair the Berlin Process this year and called for continued joint efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.
He also stressed the importance of inclusive economic growth, with a particular emphasis on the economic empowerment of women and the participation of Roma in the labor market.
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