26 July 2018 - Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mladen Chervenyakov, was on an official visit to Montenegro. During this stay, he used the opportunity to talk to representatives of the Government of Montenegro.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Marković thanked Ambassador Chervenyakov for his commitment to improving bilateral relations between Montenegro and Bulgaria, supporting the country of Montenegro in its NATO integration and affirmation of Montenegro as the next member of the European Union. The Prime Minister also emphasised the important role of the Republic of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Boyko Borissov in the politics that has put the Western Balkan countries at the top of their first presidency of the Council of the European Union and, fifteen years after the Summit in Thessaloniki, organised a new summit of the leaders of the Western Balkans and the European Union.
"We appreciate everything the Bulgarian Government has done for the Western Balkans during its presidency of the Council of the European Union and we look forward to the planned visit of Prime Minister Borissov," Prime Minister Marković said.
Prime Minister Marković and Ambassador Chervenyakov agreed that Montenegro and Bulgaria see the possibility of improving economic cooperation, especially in the field of energy, given the forthcoming launch of the underwater power cable between Montenegro and Italy.
TMN recalls that the Chervenyakov said that Montenegro could join the European Union before 2025, adding that as a leader in the integration process, the country must show even greater progress in the rule of law and media freedom.
Chervenyakov also received a Medal of Merit in the past week, which is a high state recognition for contributing to the improvement of the relations between the two countries, as awarded by the President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović.
