Greece launches outreach mission in Montenegro to boost bilateral ties

The Greek Ministry of Interior, Macedonia and Thrace has launched an outreach mission in Podgorica, Montenegro, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Greece and Montenegro. The initiative focuses on fostering cooperation in entrepreneurship, regional development, and establishing connections between educational institutions in Northern Greece and Balkan universities.

During the inaugural event, Montenegrin Minister of Regional Development and Investment Ernad Suljević expressed a desire for more substantial and long-term relations with Greece, while also thanking Greece for its support of Montenegro’s EU accession process. Greek officials, including Deputy Minister Konstantinos Gioulekas and Ambassador Dimitris Yoldasis, emphasized the importance of leveraging economic, business, and educational ties.

The mission includes representatives from various sectors, such as university rectors, regional governors, chambers of commerce, and port authorities, to accelerate bilateral partnerships across the Balkan region.