Minister Krstičević meets with Defence Minister of Montenegro

The two ministers underlined that the friendly relations between Croatia and Montenengro  should be an example to follow by other countries of southeast Europe.

The respectable level of bilateral defence co-operation, particularly in education and training has been formalised  through the Memorandum of Education of Cadets from Montenegro in the Croatian Defence Academy “Dr. Franjo Tuđman”signed on the occasion.
Furthermore, Croatia and Montenegro participate jointly within the U.S. – Adriatic Charter in NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in u Afghanistan.
Minister Krstičević  expressed satisfaction over the visit of the senior Montenegrin delegation to Croatia and over the prospective accession of the country to NATO. “The entry of Montenegro to NATO as 29th member country sends  a clear message on the still active enlargement policy of NATO  which constitutes the best  guarantee of the European security. Croatia has provided full support to  Montenegro on its path to NATO and is also willing to share the experiences from the pre-accession talks with the European Union“, stated Minister  Krstičević.
“Our co-operation clearly demonstrates the shared responsibility for the stability of southeast Europe, still more visible upon the full membership of Montenegro in NATO“, said the Croatian Minister.

The Defence Minister of Montenegro Predrag Bošković extended appreciation to the Republic of Croatia on major  support  provided to his country in its accession efforts. “The excellent co-.operation between Croatia and Montenegro can serve as a model for other countries of the region, particularly in the defence domain.  Also, the accession of Montenegro to NATO is a vivid example to other countries that the future of the Western Balkans lies in the Euro-Atlantic integration; our common goal is to keep peace and stability in this area“, said Minister Bošković.
The ministers discussed the security situation and the challenges  in southeast Europe and the world. The challenges were an additional incentive to further deepen the good bilateral relations, as no country is capable of handling iwth the complex threats of the moment on its own. “We share the same interest, the responsibility and the commitment to continue intensive  co-operation focussed on the safety of our citizens, the stability and peace in this region“, stated Minister Krstičević.
The Defence Minister Predrag Bošković is heading the delegation of Montenegro on a two-day official visit to the Republic of Croatia. The delegation is meeting with the President of the Republic of Croatia and Supreme Commander of the Croatian Armed Forces Kolinda Grabar Kitarović, with the Defence Committee of the Croatian  Parliament and is visiting the Croatian Defence Academy  “Dr. Franjo Tuđman”.
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