Ibrahimović receives the French ambassador Umber-Buvije during her inaugural visit: France is an important support for Montenegro on its EU path

The Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimović, received today the ambassador of the French Republic to Montenegro, Sesil Umber-Buvije, on her inaugural visit. He congratulated her on assuming office and wished her success in her diplomatic mission in Montenegro, emphasizing that during her mandate, Montenegro will become a full member of the European Union. The Minister particularly highlighted that France is one of Montenegro's key political, economic, and developmental partners, thanking Paris for its continuous support of the country's reform processes and European integration. The conversation also expressed gratitude to France and Slovenia for supporting Podgorica's bid to host the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C), an important regional mechanism to strengthen resilience and improve capacities in cybersecurity. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the very good cooperation between Montenegro and France within NATO, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and other international organizations, stressing the importance of ongoing coordination and mutual support on issues of common interest. Ambassador Umber-Buvije congratulated on the achieved results in aligning national legislation with European standards and reiterated France's strong support for Montenegro's EU accession dynamics. The interlocutors assessed that the traditionally close and friendly relations between Montenegro and France are characterized by a high level of mutual trust and understanding, with a shared commitment to turn existing potentials into new concrete projects and initiatives.