The President of the Government of Montenegro Dr. Dritan Abazović, the Minister of Sports and Youth Vasilije Lalošević and the President of the Chess Federation of Montenegro Jovan Milović hosted today the President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkadij Dvorković, the President of the European Chess Federation (ECU) Zurab Azmajparašvili and the Director of the World Chess Federation, Dan Reizinica Ozol.
Welcoming him, Prime Minister Abazović pointed out that he was honored by the arrival of world chess leaders, stating that the Government of Montenegro is looking forward to activities aimed at promoting the values that chess as an ancient game represents and the organization of major international competitions in our country. "The Government of Montenegro is open to any type of cooperation with FIDE," stressed Prime Minister Abazović. FIDE President Dvorkovič pointed out that he is in Montenegro for the first time and that he immediately sees the great potential that our country has for the development of chess.
"We continue to support the Chess Federation in Montenegro", emphasized Dvorkovič.
The Minister of Sports and Youth, Vasilije Lalošević, pointed out that he is pleased with the well-deserved return of chess to the sports scene of Montenegro. Recalling that he has always had excellent communication with the Chess Association, assuring that it will continue in the future, Lalošević emphasized that chess will have the systemic support of the Government of Montenegro.
"The visit of the world chess leader is a great honor and recognition for our efforts, dedicated and responsible work. The support of the Prime Minister and the Government of Montenegro, as well as the Ministry of Sports and Youth, is an additional motivation to continue on the path we have set out on, and the focus is on youth and children, as well as the "Chess in Schools" project," said Jovan Milović, president of Šahovski. of the Union of Montenegro. Milović stated that the Chess Federation will continue to promote this ancient game, as well as Montenegro as a chess destination, expressing the hope that the Government will understand when it comes to changing the categorization of the sport and granting chess the status it deserves. Milović mentioned that next year Montenegro will host two European championships and that by organizing major international competitions, Montenegro wants to be recognized as a good country for the world's chess elite. In addition to Milović, the representatives of the Chess Federation of Montenegro, Veselin Drašković and Mitar Đukanović, also attended the meeting.
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