Ivanović meets with Minister Quirno on further development of Montenegrin–Argentine relations

On the second day of his stay in Buenos Aires, as part of an official visit to the Republic of Argentina, Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanović met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina Pablo Quirno Magrane.

During the meeting with Minister Quirno, both sides confirmed their readiness to enhance political dialogue and encourage the development of concrete forms of cooperation between the two countries. Opportunities to strengthen mutual ties in the fields of foreign policy, economy, culture, and education were discussed, with a shared assessment that there are significant capacities for further deepening the partnership.

Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović highlighted that 2026, marking 120 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Argentina, represents an exceptional opportunity to organise joint activities dedicated to historical heritage and future perspectives of cooperation. In this context, the possibility of intensifying institutional contacts and developing initiatives of long-term significance was considered.

The officials agreed that Argentina and European countries, including Montenegro, share deep historical and value-based ties, particularly in view of migration heritage and the large number of Argentine citizens of European origin. In this regard, the importance of Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović's visit was emphasised as a strong incentive for concretising relations through the expansion of the contractual framework, investments, and joint projects.

Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović particularly underscored the historical significance of Argentine-Montenegrin relations, recalling that the first diplomatic mission of Montenegro on the American continent was opened in Buenos Aires, testifying to long-standing and continuous cooperation.

As part of the visit programme, Deputy Prime Minister Ivanović also met with representatives of the prestigious Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI), where views were exchanged on the foreign policy priorities of the two countries, relations between Latin America and Europe, and contemporary international developments.

Discussions also covered cooperation in higher education, including university partnerships, opportunities for student and professional exchanges, and the development of joint programmes, which could be further enhanced thanks to the visa-free regime between the two countries.

On the margins of the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister also spoke with representatives of national media, presenting Montenegro's key foreign policy priorities, with particular emphasis on the European Union accession process and the importance of strengthening partnerships with Latin American countries.