DPM Petar Ivanović hosts Argentinean Ambassador

Podgorica, Montenegro (20 May 2016) – Deputy Prime Minister Petar Ivanović hosted the Ambassador of Argentina in Montenegro Ricardo Fernandez. During a long and cordial conversation, the two officials agreed that the cooperation between Montenegro and Argentina is increasing step by step and that there is potential for further expansion of cooperation in several areas, including agriculture, research, education and art.

DPM Ivanović emphasised the need for even more intensive work of both sides in order to strengthen economic cooperation, given the traditionally good relations that exist between the two countries. He said that Montenegro cannot be compared with Argentina in size, population and many indicators, but it can offer companies from Argentina the possibility to invest in the region through Montenegro.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked Ambassador of Argentina for his contribution to the presentation of Montenegro's potential and stressed the importance of Montenegrin Diaspora in Argentina that will certainly represent an excellent foundation for future cooperation.

Ambassador Fernandez expressed his satisfaction with very good relations between the two countries and accepted the proposal to work more on establishing cooperation in the field of agriculture, education and new technologies.

The two officials concluded that bilateral activities and interconnection of institutions should be continued, which will contribute to realisation of agreed issues.