Al Shemeili: UAE interested in further promoting investments in Montenegro

The United Arab Emirates is interested in further improving its investment presence in Montenegro, especially in the areas of tourism, energy, infrastructure and the digital economy, announced the country's ambassador to Podgorica, Khamis Rashed Ahmed Al Shemeili.

At a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Filip Ivanović, he said that they see Montenegro as a stable and promising partner in the Western Balkans region.

During the meeting, it was assessed that relations between Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates are friendly and stable, with expressed readiness to further strengthen them through the improvement of political dialogue, as well as the intensification of economic and investment cooperation.

Ivanovic highlighted the importance of the United Arab Emirates as a reliable partner of Montenegro in the field of development and investment, emphasizing the Government's commitment to reforms that improve the business environment, strengthen the rule of law, and provide stable and predictable conditions for foreign investors.

In this context, it was particularly emphasized that the European integration process remains a key strategic priority for Montenegro, contributing to strengthening institutional stability, economic development and harmonization with European standards.

He also expressed support for Montenegro's European path, assessing that progress in the European integration process further strengthens the country's trust and attractiveness.

They also discussed possibilities for improving transport connectivity, including strengthening direct air routes, as well as the potential for cooperation in the field of information technology, digital infrastructure and the development of data centers.

The meeting expressed mutual readiness to further deepen bilateral cooperation and continue intensive political dialogue, with the belief that existing friendly relations will be further strengthened through concrete projects of mutual interest.