France and US consider strategic investments in Montenegro

France may offer to finance a master plan for Montenegro’s Podgorica and Tivat airports, with costs estimated between 2.5 and 3 million euros. Under a potential intergovernmental agreement, a French company would be selected to develop a long-term strategy through 2050, including investment plans for the 2027–2035 period. This model could expedite the selection process to approximately three months, compared to six to nine months for an international tender. Potential French participants include Vinci Airports, Bouygues, Egis, and ADP.

Separately, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is considering investment opportunities in Montenegro. Following a strategic cooperation agreement signed in Washington in July, the Montenegrin government has proposed two projects: the Adriatic-Ionian corridor and the modernization of cargo and border control systems. While the DFC confirmed Montenegro is an important partner for private-sector projects, specific details regarding project values or finalized financing decisions have not been disclosed.