Montenegro seeks to strengthen ties with Italy and attract tourism investment

Montenegrin officials are pursuing enhanced cooperation with Italy to bolster regional stability and economic development. Boban Stanišić, Secretary General of the Parliament of Montenegro, met with former Italian Senator Manuel Vescovio to discuss strengthening parliamentary and institutional ties. Stanišić emphasized Italy’s role in supporting Western Balkan stability and the European integration of Montenegro, noting potential cooperation in energy, transport infrastructure, and tourism.

In a separate development, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović met with a delegation from the Italian company TechnoAlpin. The company expressed interest in utilizing its technical expertise to develop ski resorts in Hajla, Štedim, and Kolašin 1600. Ibrahimović highlighted the potential for high-quality tourism in northern Montenegro, stating that the government aims to create an attractive investment platform through sustainable and ecologically responsible development.