FM Krivokapić in Madrid: Summit marks a milestone in strengthening the Alliance

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ranko Krivokapić is participating in the NATO summit in Madrid.

Minister Krivokapić spoke at a session behind closed doors on the security of the Mediterranean, which was held during a working dinner at the level of foreign ministers.

Minister Krivokapić expressed Montenegro's full support for the adoption of the Alliance's Strategic Concept, which reaffirms NATO's values and NATO's key purpose to ensure the collective defence of its members, based on a 360-degree approach. It further sets out NATO's three core tasks of deterrence and defence; crisis prevention and management; and cooperative security.

The Declaration adopted at the previous meeting of the North Athlantic Council states that the Allies stand together in unity and solidarity and reaffirm the enduring transatlantic bond between the nations. The document states, among other things, that this Summit marks a milestone in strengthening the Alliance and accelerating its adaptation.

On the sidelines of the Summit, Minister Krivokapić met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Ilia Darchiashvili. The officials agreed that the good relations between the two countries are characterised by a common European vision. Minister Krivokapić expressed Montenegro's strong support for Georgia's European aspirations, as well as the readiness for the improvement of bilateral relations in the fields of economy and tourism.