On the second day of his visit to Tokyo, Montenegro’s president, Mr Milo Đukanović, met with Japan’s Prime Minister, Mr Shinzō Abe. Mr Đukanović invited Mr Abe to p visit Montenegro. Mr Abe agreed and said he would be glad to see Montenegro and its beauties.
Mr Abe thanked Mr Đukanović for attending the ceremony of the enthronement of the Emperor Naruhito.
“Japan appreciates relations with Montenegro and we want to improve our ties even further. Japan will continue to support economic and social reforms in Montenegro”, said Mr Abe.
In addition, Mr Abe asked for the further encouragement of the surroundings, as it will contribute to strengthening overall ties between Montenegro and Japan.
Mr Ave reiterated Japan’s support for the United Europe and integration of the Western Balkans.
Mr Đukanović said that it was a great honor for him to attend the enthronement ceremony.
He thanked for the warm hospitality and reception, and said he was sure that regular political contacts were necessary for improving Montenegro-Japan friendship.
He welcomed the presence of some renowned Japanese companies in Montenegro.
“President praised the new Japanese initiative for the WB countries and endorsed its concept, including the decision on the appointment of special ambassador to WB”, the statement said.
Mr Đukanović expressed interest in intensifying cooperation in the field of science, technology, and improvement of conditions of scientific-technological institutions, transfer of knowledge and technologies and training at prestigious Japanese institutes.
Mr Đukanović also welcomed the possibility of opening Japanese embassy in Podgorica, which would be the first step towards the improvement of bilateral ties.
Japan supports the EU perspective of the Balkans
Japan strongly supports European and Euro-Atlantic perspective of WB countries.
Mr Đukanović said he and Mr Abe had discussed encouraging economic cooperation. For Montenegro, cooperation in the area of technology, science and innovation is particularly interesting.
“I suggested that we should work together on bringing innovation into the agreement, which is a legal basis for the cooperation in this domain. Agreement between Yugoslavia and Montenegro, signed in 1981, is still in force”, reminds Mr Đukanović.
Mr Đukanović also describes his experience at the enthronement ceremony.
“It was a very important event. Representatives from all over the world came to see the ceremony. The fact that Montenegro was there too is very important for our further affirmation”, said Mr Đukanović.
