The EU enlargement process is finally visible and measurable in the example of Montenegro, it was announced after a meeting between Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
The meeting concluded that Montenegro and the Czech Republic have good, friendly relations, based on close historical and cultural ties, and a strong alliance in NATO.
By deciding to open the Embassy of Montenegro in Prague, the Government of Montenegro, Spajić announced, has expressed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and deepening economic cooperation with the Czech Republic.
"The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the strong support of the Czech Republic in Montenegro's European integration, especially in the upcoming period in which Montenegro needs additional political and expert assistance, as well as for the Czech Republic's activities in the informal group of EU member states 'Friends of the Western Balkans'," the Government announced.
Spajić emphasized that this is a multi-important year for Montenegro's progress, a year in which the country marks two decades since the restoration of independence, completes the closing of negotiation chapters, and hosts important international initiatives - the EU-Western Balkans Summit, chairs the Berlin Process and the Western Balkans Fund, and will also lead the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from November 2026 to May 2027.
Spajić, it is added, presented a plan to close all remaining negotiation chapters of Montenegro with the EU by the end of this year, as well as intensive work by the executive and legislative branches, with the involvement of all segments of society, on fulfilling the European agenda.
"The importance of improving economic cooperation between Montenegro and the Czech Republic was emphasized and it was concluded that the potential for projects of mutual interest exists in the fields of energy, renewable energy sources, railway infrastructure and the wood industry. The meeting expressed satisfaction with the air connectivity of the two countries and cooperation in the field of railway transport, with the expectation that Czech companies will continue to participate in projects for the reconstruction, modernization and maintenance of the Montenegrin railway sector," the Government announced.
Montenegro, as Spajić pointed out, pays special attention to strengthening bilateral relations with its neighbors and regional cooperation, and that EU enlargement will represent a historic opportunity for the entire Western Balkans region.
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic invited Spajić to officially visit Prague in the coming period.
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