TIRANA, May 20 – President Bajram Begaj participated in the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, where he appreciated the very good neighborly relations that exist between the two countries.
Referring to the example that the two countries have given in the framework of regional cooperation, President Begaj expressed the belief that these relations will be strengthened and expanded even more during the presidential mandate of President Milatović.
“As two allied countries in NATO and in the negotiation process for accession to the European Union, our two countries are active contributors to peace and security in our region and beyond,” said Begaj.
In particular, he appreciated the important role played by the Albanian factor in Montenegro for the stability, independence and Euro-Atlantic future of this neighboring and friendly country and expressed the belief that this community will continue to have the attention and support of the President Milatović and Montenegrin institutions.
“The presence of Albanians in Montenegro and the Montenegrin community in Albania are strong bridges of friendship and cooperation, which we must support and promote more,” underlined Begaj.
During his one-day visit to Montenegro, President Begaj paid a visit to the city of Tuz, where he met with representatives of the Albanian community in Montenegro. Begaj assured them of the unwavering attention and support of the Albanian institutions for all issues and concerns faced by the Albanian minority in Montenegro. /Argumentum.al