Meeting between Montegrin and Chinese prime ministers in Bucharest focuses on infrastructure projects

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Bucharest Romania (27 November 2013) – On the sidelines of the Summit of Heads of Government of China and Central and Eastern Europe in Bucharest, Montenegro’ Prime Minister Milo Đukanović met yesterday with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.

The Bucharest Summit is an opportunity to boost bilateral economic cooperation between China and European countries, but also to upgrade traditionally good economic ties between Montenegro and China, Chinese Prime Minister Keqiang noted, emphasising Prime Minister Đukanović’s contribution in that regard.

China pays great attention to infrastructure projects and better transport and trade connections in the region. In this context, Prime Minister Li reiterated his country’s willingness to support implementation of infrastructure projects, which would enable better connectivity of the region and enhance trade cooperation.

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Đukanović welcomed the intensification of economic cooperation between the two traditionally friendly countries, pointing out that Montenegro, although the smallest in the region, is to become the most dynamic investment destination.

Both sides agreed on the need for better road and rail connections between Montenegro and Central and Eastern Europe, with a view to better evaluating Montenegro’s potentials.

The meeting paid special attention to finding a mechanism for better use of Montenegro port of Bar’s capacity as future potential strategic hub for Chinese products in Europe.

The two heads of government agreed on continuing intensive dialogue in order to ensure effective implementation of ongoing and future projects, including cooperation in other areas such as culture, education and science.