Montenegro has made impressive progress on its way to the European Union (EU), said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevičs, at a meeting with the Speaker of the Montenegrin Parliament, Ranko Krivokapić.
Today, Krivokapić and Rinkevičs discussed the relations between Montenegro and Latvia, with a special emphasis on the relations between the parliaments of the two countries.
As announced by Krivokapić's cabinet, the interlocutors agreed that parliaments are important for democratic processes in society.
Rinkevičs, as stated, said that Montenegro's impressive progress is on the way to the EU, as well as the dynamics of the negotiations.
Krivokapić and Rinkevičs concluded that the process of harmonizing the legislation of Montenegro with the acquis of the EU is demanding.
They stated that achieving the rule of law, the fight against organized crime and corruption are key to the further reform path of Montenegro.
Krivokapić emphasized that the Parliament of Montenegro improved its work mechanisms through parliamentary hearings and the inclusion of the non-governmental sector in the committee's work.
He expects the opening of new chapters
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevičs, met earlier today with Prime Minister Milo Đukanović, to whom he said that he was satisfied with the dynamics of Montenegro's negotiation process with the European Union and that he expected the opening of new chapters.
"Rinkevičs expressed his satisfaction with the dynamics of the negotiation process of Montenegro during the Latvian presidency of the European Union (EU), with the expectation that new chapters will be opened in the coming period," the Government announced.
Rinkevičs indicated the full support of Latvia during the demanding process of reforms which, as he said, Montenegro is successfully implementing.
"Montenegro has made impressive progress in the process of integration and accession to the EU", said Rinkevičs, convinced that in December, based on the activities conducted in Montenegro, there will be a positive assessment of the member states of the NATO alliance.
The announcement states that Đukanović thanked Latvia for its overall support to Montenegro and the region in the process of integration, pointing out the need for their further encouragement, in order to overcome decades of lag and ensure the stability of the Western Balkans.
"Đukanović confirmed the commitment of the Government of Montenegro to implementing reforms, reaching European standards and improving the quality of life of citizens through the process of joining the EU and NATO," the announcement states.
Đukanović also pointed out the importance of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of foreign affairs, defense and expert assistance, and expressed his hope for further improvement of cooperation in the fields of justice, education and science and the transfer of experience in the negotiation process for the upcoming chapters.
"The interlocutors agreed that the continuity of the dialogue at the highest level will be an incentive for more intensive economic and economic cooperation between Montenegro and Latvia", the announcement concludes.
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