Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanović met today with the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, H. E. Anne Lugon-Moulin, to discuss the ongoing cooperation and further strengthen the bilateral relations between Montenegro and Switzerland. The meeting, which was held at the headquarters in Belgrade, reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to continue working together towards mutual goals.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović expressed his gratitude for Switzerland’s continuous support for Montenegro’s foreign policy priorities, particularly in the context of European integration and regional development. The Deputy Prime Minister also commended Switzerland for its role in Montenegro’s reform efforts and its progress towards European Union membership.
Ambassador Lugon-Moulin also expressed her admiration for Montenegro’s efforts and progress, highlighting the country’s potential for growth and development. The Ambassador commended Montenegro’s commitment to reform and expressed confidence in the country’s future success.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss the enhancement of bilateral cooperation. They specifically discussed the upcoming opening of the Embassy of Montenegro in Bern and its potential to strengthen political and economic ties between the two countries.
Economic cooperation was also a key topic of discussion, as Switzerland has been among the largest foreign investors in Montenegro over the past five years. The two parties explored opportunities to further improve air connectivity between the two countries, considering the significant number of Swiss tourists visiting Montenegro and the sizable Montenegrin diaspora in Switzerland.
In addition, the two parties discussed key regional and global issues dominating current international relations. Both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing shared challenges and agreed to continue working together towards finding solutions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Lugon-Moulin’s ongoing cooperation and expressed confidence that through joint efforts, Montenegro and Switzerland will continue to strengthen their relations in all areas of mutual interest. The meeting was an important step in further strengthening the already strong partnership between the two countries.
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