Minister Darmanović in Berlin: Stable Western Balkans means stronger Europe

On the second day of his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs Srđan Darmanović spoke at the Aspen Institute in Berlin on the topic of Montenegro's Euro-Atlantic integration. "The past year was very successful for the Western Balkans in terms of integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures," the Minister said, pointing out that the only stable and safe Western Balkans contributes to the sustainability of Europe's development and security architecture.

He pointed to the need and importance of a strong presence of the European Union and the Alliance in the region as key drivers of reform processes.

Furthermore, Minister Darmanović met in the Bundestag with Chairman of the Committee of EU Affairs Gunther Krichbaum, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Norbert Röttgen, as well as members of the Parliamentary Group for South East Europe.

The meetings expressed interest in continuing cooperation with the Bundestag. The Minister also pointed to full commitment to reforms in key areas.

Minister Darmanović encouraged further intensification of parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.