Slovenia*

The Republic of Slovenia is an important partner of Montenegro and provider of development assistance.

Relying on the shared history, the proximity of the two peoples and the fact that there are no open issues in bilateral relations, strengthening and deepening the overall cooperation with Slovenia is a permanent commitment of Montenegro.

In addition to strong political support for our European integration, Slovenia's expert assistance in the negotiation process with the Union is significant, as well as the assistance it provided during its four-year mandate (January 1, 2011 - end of 2014) as a NATO contact for Montenegro.

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

The Republic of Slovenia recognized Montenegro on June 20, 2006. Diplomatic relations were established on June 21, 2006.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Montenegro to the Republic of Slovenia is Mr Vujica Lazović, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Montenegro is Gregor Presker.

OFFICIAL VISITS

The Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro Mr Ivan Brajović paid an official visit to Slovenia on 4-7 June 2019. 

The President of Slovenia Mr Borut Pahor paid an official visit to Montenegro on 29-30 May 2019.

The Prime Minister of Montenegro Mr Duško Marković paid a working visit to the Republic of Slovenia on 23-24 March 2018.

The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia Mr Milan Brglez paid an official visit to Montenegro on 11-12 September 2017

Minister of Foreign Affairs prof. dr Srdjan Darmanovic paid an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia on March 8, 2017.

The President of Montenegro Mr Filip Vujanović paid an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia on 11-12 December 2016.

The Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro Mr Darko Pajović paid a working visit to the Republic of Slovenia, 7-8 June 2016.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Mr Karl Erjavec paid a visit to Montenegro on 10-11 May 2016.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS 

In 2020, a total of EUR 76.5 million of trade were realized (imports 40.7 million; exports 35.83 million). In 2019, trade amounted to EUR 80.1 million (exports 25.4; imports 54.7). In 2018, trade amounted to EUR 85 million (exports 28.16; imports 56.9), while in 2017, trade amounted to EUR 75.19 million (exports 19.99; imports 55, 20).

During 2020, foreign direct investment amounted to EUR 9.93 million. In 2019, investments from Slovenia amounted to EUR 21.16 million. During 2018, investments from Slovenia amounted to EUR 13.1 million, while in 2017 they were EUR 6.03 million. As of the restoration of independence until now, 2012 was a year wih the top investment rate- EUR 58.3 million. From 2006 to 2018, Slovenian investments in Montenegro amounted to about EUR 343 million.

In 2019, Montenegro was visited by 23,821 tourists from Slovenia, with 95,846 overnight stays. This figure represents an increase compared to the previous two years, when about 21,000 Slovenian tourists stayed in Montenegro.