Ivanović and Koval: Montenegro as an Example of European Integration Success

He emphasized that Montenegro expects to complete the negotiation process by the end of the year, further confirming its position as the most advanced candidate for EU membership. Deputy Koval praised Montenegro's progress on its European path, noting that the results achieved so far clearly demonstrate the country's commitment to reforms and meeting European standards. He highlighted that Montenegro is today the most advanced candidate for EU membership and a positive example for other regional countries. He expressed full support from Poland and the Polish parliament for Montenegro's further progress, stressing that EU enlargement would positively impact the security and stability of the entire European continent. Therefore, he underscored the need to accelerate the enlargement process and provide a clear European perspective for countries achieving tangible results. The interlocutors assessed that Montenegro's position as the most advanced candidate is a strong argument for intensifying the next steps in the accession process. In this context, expectations were expressed that Montenegro will have strong support from Poland in the ratification of the accession treaty after negotiations are completed. The meeting also exchanged views on other current regional and security issues, with a shared assessment of the importance of stability in the Western Balkans for overall European security.