Minister Radulović meets with his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman

Minister of Foreign Affairs Đorđe Radulović met with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman. Dialogue and friendship have always been the most valuable things we give to each other. Montenegro and Croatia are guided by the principles of good neighbourliness, European values and strategic partnership defined through the NATO membership. The bilateral cooperation proves that we have a solid foundation, and we have numerous possibilities for its further improvement, said Minister Radulović during his first official visit to Croatia.

He emphasised that NATO and the EU must remain the leading actors in the region, in order to maintain and enhance the European and Euro-Atlantic perspective, strengthen stability and ensure a more prosperous and better future. Speaking about the alliance, he welcomed the two countries' cooperation within joint participation in numerous international missions, and thanked Croatia for supporting Montenegro's Western Balkans initiative.

Speaking at a joint press conference, Radulović pointed out that good neighbourly cooperation is one of the pillars of our foreign policy, and that it is as important for Montenegro as its strategic goal, full membership in the European Union. Minister Radulović pointed out that Montenegro highly values Croatia's unequivocal support for our European path. In that context, he emphasised the unquestionable commitment to meet the criteria of the integration process through substantial reforms in the areas of the rule of law, the fight against corruption and organised crime.

Minister Radulović also added that the two countries do not have open issues, but only issues on which they have different views.

Minister Grlić Radman pointed out that the visit of Minister Radulović is a confirmation of good bilateral relations and a joint commitment to strengthen relations in the coming period.

He also expressed his gratitude to Minister Radulović for laying wreath at the former Morinj camp, emphasising that he highly appreciates this gesture.

Minister Grlić Radman expressed unquestionable support for Montenegro's further European path and readiness to resolve open issues through dialogue, in the spirit of good neighbuorliness and friendly relations.

Furthermore, he pointed out the need to intensify cooperation in the field of protection of the rights of national minorities, which represent a strong link between the two countries.