Despite regular bilateral meetings, Montenegro has worsened relations with Croatia, and tensions have arisen from unresolved bilateral issues, according to the report of the European Commission.
"There has been no progress regarding the unmarked border between the two countries or the ownership of the Jadran ship. The adoption of a resolution in the Montenegrin parliament in June, which focuses on the historical events in Jasenovac, Mauthausen and Dachau, provoked a strong diplomatic reaction from Croatia, including the declaration three high-ranking Montenegrin officials as persona non grata," the report says.
As it is added, the relationship with Serbia is generally stable, although there are occasional mutual accusations.
It is recalled that high-level visits took place and cooperation agreements were signed between the two countries.
"After a long delay, diplomatic relations have been restored. The new ambassador of Serbia to Montenegro was accredited in February 2024, while the appointment of the ambassador to Serbia is still pending," the EC states.
The report states that the relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina as a whole has remained good, although the agreed border has not yet been physically marked.
"Political tensions in Montenegro were caused by the visit of the leader of the Republika Srpska entity (Milorad Dodik) in February 2024 and the UN Resolution on Srebrenica", it is reminded.
The relationship with Kosovo, it is added, remained good, with several consultations at the ministerial level, which confirm a common European and Euro-Atlantic perspective, although there were occasional tensions within the parliamentary majority, especially in connection with the admission of Kosovo to the Council of Europe.
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