Montenegro and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) confirm a strong partnership in line with the priorities of the European Union (EU), it was announced at a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović and UNDP Resident Representative Ekatarina Paniklova.
During the meeting, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), mutual satisfaction with the cooperation so far was emphasized.
"With the assessment that the personal engagement and dedication of the UNDP Resident Representative significantly contributed to achieving concrete results, confirming UNDP's relationship with Montenegro as a reliable and sincere partner," the statement added.
Ibrahimović, as reported, expressed satisfaction with the fact that the partnership between the Government of Montenegro and the United Nations (UN) system in the country, defined by the Cooperation Program for the period 2025-2027, is fully aligned with the European integration agenda.
"Special thanks are extended to UNDP for its constructive cooperation, especially within the framework of the traditional partnership related to supporting the organization of the "Gavro Vuković" Summer School," the MFA statement said.
The interlocutors, it is added, emphasized in this context that this year marks 20 years since the restoration of Montenegro's independence, as well as 16 years of duration and continuity of the summer academy for young diplomats, which represents a significant contribution to strengthening the diplomatic capacities and international recognition of Montenegro.
"The implementation of the integrated model of cooperation with UN agencies was positively assessed, as well as the implementation of programs and projects in line with Montenegro's key foreign policy priorities," the statement said.
The interlocutors, it was added, expressed satisfaction with the recent visit of a delegation from the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, during which congratulations were extended to Montenegro on the results achieved in the pre-accession process.
It is added that the results achieved in closing negotiation chapters during the previous year and at the beginning of this year were highlighted as a particularly significant success.
"The joint commitment to the goal of closing all negotiation chapters by the end of the current year was confirmed, so that Montenegro would be ready to become the 28th member of the EU by 2028," the statement said.
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