Montenegro and Azerbaijan are friendly countries with vast potential for cooperation, particularly in energy, economy and tourism, said Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović.
During his visit to Baku, Milatović held a productive meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, where both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening political dialogue and enhancing economic ties.
Milatović congratulated Aliyev on the successful organization of COP29 and thanked him for the invitation to represent Montenegro at this year’s summit, which addresses the global challenge of climate change.
“After a brief pause, now is the right moment to further strengthen the relations between our two countries. Today’s meeting confirms our dedication to developing a long-term and sustainable partnership that serves the best interests of the citizens of both Montenegro and Azerbaijan, who share a traditional friendship,” Milatović said.
He also emphasized the importance of new investment projects such as Portonovi, which help position Montenegro as a prestigious tourist destination.
“We need fresh ideas, new investments, and projects that will further strengthen and expand economic cooperation between our two countries,” Milatović added.
Aliyev expressed that he considers Montenegro a friendly nation and highlighted his interest in new investments and boosting cooperation across various sectors. He stressed the need for focused attention on this in the coming period.
As part of the discussions, the two leaders agreed to continue their talks during Milatović’s next visit to Baku to formalize joint initiatives.
Special attention was given to exploring the best ways to enhance energy cooperation and tourism collaboration.
Both presidents concluded that the strong ties between Montenegro and Azerbaijan provide an excellent foundation for further cooperation, and that today’s meeting marks a potential turning point in the partnership, which is of particular significance for both nations.
