The majority of Montenegrin citizens support the country's membership in the European Union (EU), and whoever wishes to govern in official Podgorica will have to follow the will of the people, stated European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement, Olivér Varhelyi.

During his working visit to Montenegro, Varhelyi stated that Montenegro has everything at its disposal to become the next member of the EU and that the government and parliament have the capacity to implement the necessary reforms.

“Montenegro is the most advanced candidate country in its accession negotiations, and we are all set to close interim benchmarks. Our aim is to drive Montenegro forward to the next level,” stated Varhelyi.

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During the visit to the Port of Bar, Varhelyi and the Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs, Filip Radulović discussed the state of play of the Port of Bar and its potential to grow in terms of further investments in trade, energy, and transport infrastructure.

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“I’m happy to have hosted EU Commissioner Olivér Varhelyi in Montenegro for a substantial working visit in Podgorica and Bar. There were loud and clear messages that were sent about the very positive momentum that Montenegro must use to reach a major milestone on the EU path,” concluded the Ambassador of the European Union to Montenegro, Oana Cristina Popa.