France pledges support for Montenegro infrastructure and healthcare projects

France has expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with Montenegro, focusing on large-scale infrastructure, energy, and healthcare developments. During meetings between Montenegrin officials and French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forisies, discussions centered on Montenegro’s goal to join the European Union by 2028.

Montenegrin Finance Minister Novica Vuković highlighted a master plan for infrastructure investments for 2026–2030, valued at approximately 5.77 billion euros. Key areas of interest include transport infrastructure and renewable energy. Montenegro aims to expand cooperation with French entities such as the French Development Agency (AFD), Bpifrance, and Société Générale to support this investment cycle.

In the healthcare sector, discussions led by Vice President Jelena Borovinić Bojović focused on the construction of a new University Clinical Center in Podgorica. This capital project is intended to modernize Montenegro’s medical capacities and meet European standards. The partnership aims to include expertise in human resource development and the training of medical staff to ensure the new facility operates at full capacity.