A two-state solution is the only way to establish lasting peace in the Middle East, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović.
Today, he participated in the Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona, at the invitation of the Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borello, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union (EU) and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares.
The Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MVP) announced that the heads of diplomacy of 43 countries discussed the current reform of the organization and the most important regional challenges, with special emphasis on the crisis in the Middle East.
Ibrahimović said that Montenegro is ready to provide the maximum contribution and will continue to be a constructive partner, both at the regional and global level, serving as a bridge for dialogue and cooperation.
Speaking about the current situation in the Middle East, he assessed that all states must work together, with the aim of securing a ceasefire and enabling full respect of international law and humanitarian principles.
"We condemn every act of violence against civilians and call for de-escalation, dialogue and intensification of diplomatic efforts. A two-state solution is the only way to establish lasting peace," Ibrahimović pointed out.
He stated that the Mediterranean has always been a crossroads of civilizations and a signpost for constructive progress.
Ibrahimović emphasized the importance of even closer cooperation, based on common interests, which, he said, are primarily reflected in the preservation of peace and stability, as a prerequisite for further economic and overall development.
"In his address, he referred to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which poses a threat not only to European security, but also to democracy and the international order based on rules," the announcement states.
Ibrahimović said that Montenegro will continue to provide full support to Ukraine in the defense of territorial integrity and sovereignty.
As it was announced, he recalled the successful cooperation of Montenegro with the Union for the Mediterranean, in the organization of this year's Summer School for young diplomats "Gavro Vuković".
"We have a special responsibility towards young diplomats, future decision makers and our common future," said Ibrahimović.
He said that Montenegro, proud of its centuries-old tradition of diversity, remains steadfastly committed to European and Euro-Atlantic values, good neighborly relations and multilateralism.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ibrahimović met with Safadi on the sidelines of the forum, as well as with the director of the European Economic and Social Committee, Oliver Ropke, and the deputy foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, Walid bin Abdulkari El-Khereijie.
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