Abazović, Zaev: Relations between Montenegro and North Macedonia are an example that other WB countries should follow

Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazović met today with Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev. Let's rebuild the destroyed bridges and build new bridges of friendship in the Western Balkans. Montenegro and North Macedonia are a regional example of sincere and excellent cooperation that others should follow, it was said after the bilateral meeting.

Abazović pointed out that full membership in the European Union is Montenegro's strategic goal and a foreign policy commitment that has no alternative.

Together with the Republic of North Macedonia and the rest of the Western Balkans, we want to be part of the enlarged EU, convinced that Montenegro is the first next member of the EU, Abazović emphasised.

Abazović stated that Montenegro is continuously committed to regional cooperation and has an active role in building a more stable and safer region, and wants to share its experience with other Western Balkan countries.

Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev pointed out that the relations between the two countries are an example to other countries in the region and beyond. Zaev stressed that the two countries should enhance economic cooperation and that the Republic of North Macedonia wants to share its experience with friendly countries in attracting foreign investment.

Abazović and Zaev stated that the two countries have excellent cooperation at all levels, without open issues, and that they are focused on mutual support in achieving priorities and the European perspective of the Western Balkans.