The Western Balkans’ membership in the EU is important for both the region and Europe, and the enlargement policy must remain active and real, it was noted at the meeting between Prime Minister Duško Marković and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto who is paying an official visit to Podgorica.
“The enlargement policy represents a policy of strategic vision, not only administrative procedures. Montenegro is in the process of reforms in order to strengthen institutions and their ability to manage resources in a quality manner. We want to enter the EU when we are ready because thus we will be an added-value to the Union,” PM Marković said.
Mr Haavisto pointed out to Finland’s support to the further European perspective and integration of Montenegro, as well as the other countries of the Western Balkans.
The meeting tackled the importance of continuing reforms in the area of the rule of law, fight against organised crime and corruption, and freedom of the media, where Montenegro achieves good results.
