PM Krivokapić spoke with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou: Greece wants to help Montenegrin Government on EU path

Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić met, during the second day of his visit to Greece, with President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

Prime Minister Krivokapić thanked the President of Greece for the invitation to take part in the sixth annual conference of the Delphi Economic Forum, which is being organised under the auspices of President Sakellaropoulou. He pointed out that the Forum is a good opportunity for European partners and the international community to confirm Montenegro's firm commitment to European values that lead to full membership in the EU. The Prime Minister pointed out that he would like the synergy felt in Greece to be present in Montenegro as well.

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou thanked the Prime Minister and the Montenegrin delegation for participating in the Delphi Economic Forum, which brings together leaders from various sectors each year in an attempt to encourage dialogue and promote innovative ideas for sustainable and competitive growth for Europe and wider Eastern Mediterranean region. She pointed out that Greece supports the struggle and efforts of the Government of Montenegro to promote democratic values and economic development.

"We want to support you and help your Government on its path to the EU, hoping that the young people you have chosen will help you with the reforms you want to implement," Sakellaropoulou said.

The two officials exchanged views on the European Union's enlargement policy and the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. They agreed that cooperation between member states and candidate countries is one of the key conditions for successfully tackling the epidemic.

In that context, the Prime Minister thanked for the donation of medical equipment worth almost half a million euros, which was delivered to Montenegro from Greece on 31 March 2021, through the common European reserve of medical equipment - RescEU.