23 April 2019 - President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović hosted Christian-Democratic Union Member of Bundestag Christian Schmidt. The President of Montenegro expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to meet with the German Bundestag member, following a recent official visit to Berlin, thanking FR Germany for its dedication to Montenegro.
He also pointed out the strong support for the Western Balkans' European perspective and significant involvement of the Bundestag in such German policy as well as close co-operation between the two states, as witnessed by a dynamic dialogue over the past few months.
"It is also good for our country and for the region that Germany is not slowing down in its efforts, despite the current opportunities on the European and global scene, to Europeanize the region," the President said.
Đukanović reminded of the importance of continuation of the European path for the stability of the region, insisting on further intensifying mutual co-operation, determination to accelerate reform and joint commitment to resolving open issues at the WB. In this context, he welcomed the upcoming meeting in Berlin at the initiative of German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron, because, he said, this region is part of the European house and European responsibility.
That is why he said that the European perspective of the Western Balkans should be made more reachable and uncompromising fulfillment of conditions for EU accession while simultaneously implementing clear actions that the region will bring to Europe and connect infrastructurally with it.
German Bundestag member Christian Schmidt thanked the President for recognition that his recent visit to Berlin was very important from a political point of view. He pointed to the continuity of German support for Montenegro since the renewal of independence and the European perspective of Montenegro and region. And the upcoming event in Berlin should be seen in the context of support and interest of Germany and France for the further destiny of the Balkans, said Schmidt
He welcomed Montenegro's attitude towards reform and the promotion of the rule of law, the fight against organized crime and corruption, and stressed the importance of cooperation in this context.
The interlocutors agreed that both the political and the expert cooperation of the two states is at a high level, especially in the field of defense and internal affairs. Both sides expressed their interest in the stronger presence of German investors.
During the meeting, there was talk about current events in the region, in the light of the upcoming meeting in Berlin on April 29.
