Krivokapić, Cvijanović: We are removing barriers for better cooperation between the countries of the region

Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić met today with President of Republika Srpska Željka Cvijanović.

Prime Minister Krivokapić pointed out that the goal of Montenegro is to intensify projects in the field of transport infrastructure with the countries of the region and in that context pointed out the importance of building a road between Foča and Šćepan Polje, which will be partly financed by the European Union. He announced the conversion of four border crossings with BiH into integrated border crossings. "Our goal is to remove barriers and contribute to better relations in the region," the Prime Minister pointed out.

President Cvijanović informed Prime Minister Krivokapić about the political situation and the achievements of the local authorities, and stressed the importance of abolishing the toll on the Meljine-Petijevići road between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The two officials exchanged views on the current epidemiological situation. In that context, the importance of the regional approach and cooperation was pointed out once again, especially in the part of opening the borders, which will significantly contribute to the economic recovery and success of the upcoming tourist season. Prime Minister Krivokapić and President Cvijanović emphasised that they were keeping the pandemic under control. Prime Minister Krivokapić said that Montenegro was ready for the tourist season and invited the citizens of Republika Srpska to spend their summer vaccation in Montenegro.