First Bilateral Consultations Held Between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Malta

The consultations were led by Marija Stjepčević, Director General for Bilateral Affairs at Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and David Mansfield, Director General of the Directorate for Political Affairs at Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs. During the discussion on European integration, Malta’s support for Montenegro’s European perspective and its efforts in the final phase of accession negotiations, with the aim of achieving full membership in the European Union, was emphasized. In the context of multilateral cooperation, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the cooperation between Montenegro and Malta to date and highlighted the importance of further strengthening it, including mutual support in international organizations and bodies. In view of Malta’s previous experience chairing this body, they emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences and best practices, as well as their readiness to cooperate in preparing for and carrying out Montenegro’s chairmanship. The interlocutors also exchanged views on the importance of the shared Mediterranean space as an important basis for improving bilateral relations and cooperation in addressing regional and global challenges. They also discussed current geopolitical developments and key international issues, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, partnership and cooperation in preserving international peace, stability and security.