Minister of Finance of Montenegro, dr Igor Lukšić, had received the delegation from the European Council Development Bank

Minister of Finance, dr Igor Lukšić with his associates, had received the delegation from the European Council Development Bank Project Division Director, Mr. Theodor Ivanov and Regional Manager, Mr. Vitomir Miles Raguz. It was the first official meeting with the World Bank representatives after accepting the Montenegro membership on November 19, 2007.

Minister Lukšić had noted his pleasure for the first formal meeting and noted readiness of the Government of Montenegro for an intensive cooperation, with the objective of implementation of Project for financing and construction of solidarity apartments, including the activities of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry for the Economic Development and Directorate for Public Works. He had informed the participants on the position of the Ministry of Finance and noted that the debt limit for this Project was already reserved in the Budget for year 2008, therefore there are no obstacles to define further elements, up to final signing which should realistically be expected by the end of current year. Director of the project division of the World Bank, Mr. Ivanov, had noted the multiple significance of acceptance of Montenegro in the World Bank membership, stating that the main objective of the visit is to introduce the partner with plan of further activities and procedures that should contribute an efficient coordination ad successful implementation of the Project. He had noted his belief that in the upcoming period, besides financing and construction of the solidarity apartments, other numerous projects in other areas shall also be defined.