Good-neighborly cooperation and the implementation of essential reforms must be the priority of decision makers on the way to the European Union (EU), Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović said in a conversation with the special envoy of France for the Western Balkans, René Trokaz.
It is stated that excellent and friendly relations between Montenegro and France, which are characterized by intensive bilateral cooperation, alliance within NATO and Paris's support for the European integration of Montenegro, were confirmed in the conversation.
Milatović pointed out that Montenegro, as a leader in the negotiation process, must use the moment to fulfill its tasks and become a full member of the EU by 2028.
"In this sense, he stated that good-neighborly cooperation and the implementation of essential reforms must be a priority for decision-makers, and he said that the accession of Montenegro to the EU would be a positive signal to other candidate countries, that the reforms are paying off and the enlargement process is still alive". the statement said.
It is emphasized that Trokaz said that France will continue to strongly support Montenegrin efforts on the European path and emphasized that Montenegro represents an important partner in the Western Balkans region.
"The President expressed his satisfaction that he will take part in the upcoming Summit of the Francophonie in Paris, on October 4 and 5, which will be an opportunity for Montenegro to further strengthen its position on the multilateral level," the announcement states.
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