Vuković with Swedish Ambassador and Businesspeople: New Investment Opportunities and Stronger Economic Partnership

Minister of Finance, Mr. Novica Vuković, today discussed with the Swedish Ambassador to Montenegro, based in Belgrade, Charlotte Samelin, and representatives of the Swedish business community, about improving bilateral relations with a focus on economic cooperation, new technologies, and Montenegro's European path. It was assessed that the relations between Montenegro and Sweden are friendly and partnership-oriented, with significant room for further cooperation through stronger connections between business communities, knowledge exchange, and opening new investment opportunities. Minister Vuković emphasized that the experience and expertise of Swedish institutions and companies can contribute valuable insights to Montenegro's reforms on its EU accession journey. Sweden is recognized as an important partner, especially regarding new technologies, digitalization, and modern solutions that can enhance the efficiency and transparency of the financial system. Ambassador Samelin expressed Sweden's readiness to continue supporting Montenegro's reform processes and European integration, noting that further progress opens additional opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation and stronger business connections. Particular attention was given to digitalization of financial services, innovations in the banking sector, improving the efficiency of financial administration, and opportunities for knowledge exchange between institutions and companies of both countries. Discussions also covered cooperation in energy and green transition, considering Sweden's experience in energy efficiency, sustainable development, and new technologies, aligned with Montenegro's reform priorities. Minister Vuković, Ambassador Samelin, and Swedish business representatives agreed that continued open dialogue, experience sharing, and more concrete institutional and business connections will strengthen relations and create new opportunities for citizens and the economy of both Montenegro and Sweden.