Milatović: The „28 by 2028“ vision is becoming increasingly realistic, with a more tangible European future

Positive news is coming today from Brussels. Montenegro is closing a new negotiating chapter and taking another important step toward full membership in the European Union – the President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović said.

This result, he said, signals an intensification of the momentum in the accession negotiation process.

- One that the President of Montenegro has consistently advocated, aware that accelerating the negotiations is necessary in order to achieve the set European goal. Recent experience best confirms that the political level of negotiations is of crucial importance, and that the voice of each member state can be decisive in shaping the process - he stated.

In this context, he added, Montenegro is continuing an intensive diplomatic campaign.

- As early as next month, a visit to the Republic of Cyprus is planned, followed by a visit to Ireland, the country that will hold the Presidency of the European Union in the second half of the year. At the beginning of June, Montenegro will for the first time host the European Union - Western Balkans Summit, at which the President of Montenegro will welcome the leaders of the EU member states and the Western Balkans - Milatović emphasized.

The vision of the presidential mandate „28 by 2028“, he said, is becoming increasingly realistic, while Montenegro’s European future is becoming ever more tangible.

- Therefore, there is no room for complacency - every month in the historic year 2026 is precious - Milatović concluded.