Turkish President congratulates Abazović on his appointment as Prime Minister

President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Dritan Abazović on his appointment as Prime Minister of Montenegro.

Dear Prime Minister,

I am pleased to hear that you took office as Prime Minister after the vote of confidence held in the Parliament on 28 April 2022. On this occasion, on behalf of the Turkish people, as well as on my own behalf, I extend my sincere congratulations.

I am convinced that Montenegro, which has left a difficult period behind it, will step towards the future under your leadership, preserving peace and prosperity. Turkey will always stand by friendly Montenegro in its efforts on this path.

I am sure that Montenegro – which is committed to full membership in the EU, which is among priorities of your government, continues to implement reform processes where it left off and maintains a culture of living together with the same determination - will continue to contribute to prosperity, peace and stability in the Balkans.

I believe that our bilateral relations, based on deep-rooted friendship and brotherhood stemming from our common history, will be strengthened in all fields during your term of office.

I take this opportunity to reiterate my best wishes for your health and happiness, as well as for the prosperity, peace and well-being of the friendly and allied people of Montenegro.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,
President of Turkey