Montenegro highly values its long-standing partnership with the United Nations (UN), which through various programs and projects has significantly contributed to strengthening institutions, improving living standards and implementing reform processes, said Deputy Prime Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Milun Zogović.
Zogović, as announced by his office, met today with the UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro, Caroline Tiso, and the meeting was also attended by the head of the UN Office for Coordination, Ana Zec.
It is stated that the interlocutors exchanged opinions on the current and future cooperation between the Government of Montenegro and the UN system, especially in the areas of infrastructure, sustainable and balanced regional development.
"Montenegro highly values the long-standing partnership with the UN, which, through various programs and projects, has made a significant contribution to strengthening institutions, improving living standards and implementing reform processes," emphasized Zogović, who is the President of the National Council for Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
He emphasized that cooperation with the UN is also reflected in support on the path of European integration, the achievement of sustainable development goals, and the implementation of policies aimed at strengthening social cohesion and creating new development opportunities for citizens.
"The UN system in Montenegro, through its organizations, plays a significant role in the development of institutions and the rule of law, reforms in healthcare, education, social protection, support for minority and vulnerable groups, environmental protection and sustainable development," said Zogović.
As he said, sustainable development in Montenegro is a key concept that shapes the state's long-term strategies in the areas of economy, society and the environment.
Zogović said that the very fact that Montenegro declared itself an ecological state in 1991 best confirms its commitment to that context, and that is why the Constitution recognizes nature protection as one of the fundamental commitments of the state.
"Montenegro was among the first countries in the region to accept and begin implementing the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals and prepared a voluntary national report on the implementation of these goals, which best confirms that Montenegro has recognized the importance of this topic, both locally and globally," said Zogović.
The interlocutors agreed that Montenegro, as a member of the UN, should actively contribute to the promotion of multilateralism, regional cooperation, and the strengthening of international standards in the areas of the rule of law, human rights, and democratic development.
"Deepening cooperation between the Government of Montenegro and the UN system represents an important step in achieving the country's key strategic goals, as well as in further improving the quality of life of all citizens of Montenegro," the statement said.
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