The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ranko Krivokapić, today received the Italian Ambassador to Montenegro, Luka Zelioli, on a farewell visit, and during the meeting Italy's strong support was expressed for our country to become a part of the European family as soon as possible.
The head of Montenegrin diplomacy thanked Ambassador Zelioli for his diplomatic mission in our country, wishing him success in his future professional engagement.
Krivokapić reflected on the recent meetings in Berlin, Brussels and Turin with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, assessing that their first contacts represent an excellent start to cooperation.
"It was jointly expressed the expectation that Montenegro will use the momentum to finish the negotiations with the EU in the possible full term of this Government, which, with its success, would set an example for other candidate countries in the region. In this line, Italy's strong support was expressed for our country to become part of the European family as soon as possible. This, as assessed, will be preceded by dedicated work in the field of the rule of law and the fight against corruption," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
The meeting discussed modalities for improving bilateral cooperation in numerous areas, with a focus on projects in energy and agriculture.
Minister Krivokapić was invited to visit Rome soon, which, as announced, will be an additional opportunity to strengthen the overall ties between Montenegro and Italy.
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