Government of the Republic of Montenegro

09/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2025 04:56

Ibrahimović holds series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

During the final day of his participation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Liechtenstein, Uzbekistan, the United States, and UNDP.

In his meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adel Al-Jubeir, both sides confirmed their mutual readiness to further develop relations across all areas of common interest. Discussions focused on enhancing economic, investment, and energy cooperation, as well as on coordination within multilateral initiatives.

Together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture of the Principality of Liechtenstein Sabine Monauni, Ibrahimović signed a Treaty on the Elimination of Double Taxation, thereby creating the preconditions for new investments and stronger economic ties. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political dialogue and cooperation within multilateral frameworks.

At the meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, the two ministers signed a Protocol on Cooperation and Consultations between their ministries, establishing an institutional framework for intensifying contacts and strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on the economy, trade, tourism, and culture.

In talks with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Central Europe and Southern Europe in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Lawton, Montenegro's strong partnership with the United States was reaffirmed. The discussion highlighted U.S. support for Montenegro's foreign policy goals, cooperation within NATO, and joint commitment to collective security and stability.

In his meeting with Ivana Živković, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Ibrahimović confirmed Montenegro's continued and substantive cooperation with UNDP in advancing reform processes and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Particular emphasis was placed on support for the rule of law, inclusive growth, and strengthening institutional capacities.

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