Ibrahimović: The soil of the Western Balkans is still not safe enough, the EU is needed equally by everyone

The soil of the Western Balkans is still not secure enough, and therefore the European Union (EU) is needed equally by everyone, said the leader of the Bosniak Party (BS), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Ervin Ibrahimović.

Ervin Ibrahimović, as host, opened the conference entitled "EPP as a driver of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans", BS announced.

It is stated that during his speech, Ibrahimović welcomed all the guests and also thanked all the participants for their presence, "appreciating their friendship with Montenegro."

BS points out that Ibrahimović once again expressed his gratitude to all partners who are supporting Montenegro's EU integration, highlighting the importance of working together on this very important strategic plan.

He said that Montenegro still has a lot of work to do on its path to the EU, but that there are very real chances of it becoming an EU member by 2028, given that Montenegro has recently achieved a lot of success on that path.

"In that sense, proof when it comes to the strategic goals of our community is membership in the NATO alliance," Ibrahimović said.

"During the first day of the study visit and conference 'EPP as a driver of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans', a panel discussion was held on this topic, and the panelists had the opportunity to discuss and exchange opinions with those present on this very important topic for all Western Balkan countries," the statement reads.

"This event brought together key European and regional leaders, led by EPP President Manfred Weber, which once again confirmed the importance of the European perspective of Montenegro and the Western Balkans. The Bosniak Party will continue to actively work on promoting European values, not only in Montenegro, but also throughout the Western Balkans, through strengthening institutional cooperation, dialogue with European partners and active participation in creating policies that lead to full EU membership," said the BS.

"This event once again confirmed that Montenegro remains in the focus of European conservative forces and that the EPP's support for the European integration of the Western Balkans remains strong and unquestionable," it added.