Montenegro’s president, Mr Milo Đukanović has received the first congratulatory notes on Statehood Day from the highest European officials.
Mr Đukanović received congratulatory notes from the British Queen, Elizabeth II, president of Germany, Mr Walter Steinmeier, Italy’s president, Mr Sergio Mattarella, Austria’s president, Mr Alexander Van der Bellen, Bulgaria’s president, Mr Rumen Radev, Hungary’s president, Mr János Áder, Irish president, Mr Michael Higgins, president of the Czech republic, Mr Miloš Zeman and president of Swiss Confederation, Ms Simonetta Sommaruga.
Mr Steinmeier points out that further implementation of the ambitious reform process remains important item on the Montenegro’s EU path. He assures that Germany will continue to support Montenegro as friend and partner.
Mr Mattarella says in his note that the two countries remain committed to the development of strong partnership, based on intense political dialogue and fruitful economic relations.
President Radev praises Montenegro’s achievements in European integration process and its leading position in the region.
“Bulgaria will continue to share its experience as reliable partner”, says in his letter Mr Radev.
President of Hungary stresses that his country devotes particular attention to Montenegro’s economic development and progress in integration process.
Wishing peace, stability and well-being to Montenegrin people, president Higgins expresses solidarity of his country with the aim of reaching global economy which would be in function of providing basic living needs, finding response to climate change and achieving objectives of sustainable development.
Ms Sommaruga points out that relations of trust between Montenegro and Switzerland enable them to stay together in face great global and regional challenges.
Queen Elizabeth II, Mr Van der Bellen and president Zeman send their warm congratulations on Statehood Day, with best regards and wishing Montenegro prosperous future.



