The European Union (EU) is not complete without the countries of the Western Balkans, and the accession of Montenegro would additionally motivate all the countries of the region to speed up the reform processes.
This was assessed at the meeting of the Vice President of the Montenegrin Government and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimović, with the newly appointed Portuguese Ambassador to Montenegro, on a non-resident basis, José Vel Carosu.
"It was jointly assessed that the EU is not complete without the countries of the Western Balkans, and that the accession of Montenegro to the EU would further motivate all the countries of the region to speed up the reform processes, guided by a common European perspective," the statement said.
It is stated that during the meeting, the traditionally friendly relations and willingness to further improve interstate contacts in the coming period were pointed out.
Ibrahimović pointed out that Montenegro highly values ties with Portugal, based on traditional friendship, common values, alliance within NATO and Portugal's strong support for Montenegrin's European path.
"He informed the Portuguese ambassador about the plans and goals of the Government of Montenegro in the field of implementing obligations from the EU agenda," the statement said.
Karosa praised the progress of Montenegro, a leading country in the process of European integration, and, as he added, emphasized that Portugal is committed to the policy of EU enlargement.
"He conveyed his readiness for further political and expert support, which will contribute to the successful completion of the negotiation process and joining the EU in the shortest possible time," the announcement states.
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