President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović received today at his residence in Cetinje letters of credence from the ambassadors of Latvia, Sweden, Guinea and Ivory Coast.
As announced by Milatović's office, the letters of credence were presented by the Ambassador of Latvia, Jurijs Pogrebnaks, of Sweden, Charlotte Samelin, of Guinea, Aminata Kobela Keita, and of the Ivory Coast, Nogozena Bakayoko.
Milatović, as reported, in separate conversations informed the ambassadors about foreign policy priorities based on the aspirations for Montenegro to become the 2028th member of the European Union in 28.
"To strengthen its credibility as a NATO member, further improve good-neighborly cooperation, as well as its position in multilateral frameworks," the statement added.
During the meeting with the Latvian Ambassador, excellent and friendly interstate relations were confirmed, as announced, and interest was expressed in exchanging visits at the highest level.
Milatović thanked Latvia for its support to date for Montenegro's European path, adding that Montenegro is open to intensifying cooperation with Latvia in the areas of investment, transport, defense and healthcare.
In a conversation with the Swedish Ambassador, it was noted that the two countries cherish friendly and allied relations, with great potential for further improvement, through more frequent political dialogue.
"The need to strengthen economic and energy cooperation was highlighted by attracting Swedish investments and increasing trade between the two countries," the statement said.
It is added that, during the meeting with the Ambassador of Guinea, it was noted that the two countries have common interests within the United Nations and other international organizations.
"In a conversation with the Ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire, the need for intensifying cooperation on a bilateral and multilateral level was emphasized," the statement said.
Milatović said that Montenegro appreciates Côte d'Ivoire's continued engagement on peace and security issues.
"With gratitude to Milatović for the reception, the ambassadors said that during their diplomatic mandates they will work dedicatedly to further improving interstate relations," the statement said.
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