Nicosia, Cyprus. Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic will visit Cyprus on Monday for talks with President Nikos Christodoulides, with Montenegro’s European Union accession process expected to dominate discussions.
Visit and agenda
Speaking to journalists at the presidential palace on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the visit reflects the “positive dynamics” in relations between the two countries and follows the establishment of a special working group tasked with preparing Montenegro’s EU accession treaty.
Letymbiotis said, “This development constitutes a decisive step in the accession process of Montenegro and a significant political success of Cyprus’ EU council presidency.”
Cyprus’ role in enlargement
Letymbiotis said Cyprus had played a “decisive contribution” in advancing the process, describing enlargement in the Western Balkans as “a strategic priority.”
The working group recently held its first meeting in Brussels as Montenegro moves closer towards EU membership.
Cyprus has repeatedly backed the enlargement agenda and has presented Montenegro as one of the leading candidates among western Balkan states seeking accession.
Topics for discussion
According to Letymbiotis, Monday’s meeting will include discussions on regional stability, the European perspective of the western Balkans, and the importance of maintaining momentum in the accession process.
The two presidents are also expected to discuss expanding cooperation in trade, investment, shipping, and business development.
Recent high-level contacts
Letymbiotis said the visit continues a series of high-level contacts between the two countries.
Milatovic previously visited Cyprus in June 2024, while Christodoulides travelled to Montenegro in April last year.
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