Ervin Ibrahimovic

Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro @MFA_MNE / President of @Bosnjacka

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Today, I convened leaders from around the world for a ministerial meeting on the resurgence of political terrorism—driven by a rising tide of violent left-wing extremism. Together, we must rebuild our counterterrorism architecture to defeat the new wave of this old evil.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

DPM & FM Ibrahimović met with Edward P. Joseph @edwardpjoseph, Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

➡️ The discussion focused on the political and security developments in the Western Balkans, regional stability, and Montenegro's European perspective. The exchange reaffirmed the importance of continuing reforms and preserving a strong Euro-Atlantic course.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

📍Washington, D.C.

DPM & FM Ibrahimović met with Jörn Fleck @JornFleck, Senior Director of the Europe Center at the @AtlanticCouncil @ACEurope

➡️ They exchanged views on security challenges in the Western Balkans and Europe, reaffirmed the importance of the Montenegro - U.S. strategic partnership within @NATO, and discussed Montenegro's EU accession path.
🎯 The Atlantic Council expressed its readiness to continue advocating for Montenegro's European future.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

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DPM & FM Ibrahimović met with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State @StateDept Daniel Lawton to reaffirm the strength of the Montenegro - U.S. strategic partnership.

➡️ The discussion highlighted excellent bilateral cooperation, our enduring friendship, @NATO alliance, and a shared commitment to further deepen cooperation. Both sides also welcomed the forthcoming signing of the Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement on strategic projects, opening new opportunities in infrastructure, energy, security and technology 🎯

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

📍 Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

DPM & FM Ibrahimović participated in the ministerial meeting “Resurgence of Political Terrorism,” convened by U.S. Secretary of State @SecRubio @StateDept

💬 Ibrahimović highlighted that political terrorism has evolved into increasingly complex forms, with growing links to transnational extremist networks, disinformation, hybrid and cyber threats.

➡️ Addressing these challenges requires:
🔹 stronger democratic institutions;
🔹 more resilient societies;
🔹 respect for human rights;
🔹 enhanced international cooperation.

As a proud @NATO Ally, Montenegro reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic resilience, enhancing international cooperation, and countering terrorism, hybrid threats, disinformation, and politically motivated violence.

🇲🇪 also reiterated its strong commitment to its EU integration path, aiming to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this year and become the 28th EU Member State by the end of 2028. 🇪🇺

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

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DPM & FM Ibrahimović began his visit to Washington, D.C. with meetings on Capitol Hill and at the International Republican Institute @IRIglobal

Constructive talks with Congressman Mike Turner @RepMikeTurner reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening the 🇲🇪-🇺🇸 partnership, advancing the Montenegro Caucus, supporting Montenegro's 🇪🇺 path to EU membership, and expanding cooperation through the forthcoming G2G Agreement.

➡️ A meeting with @IRIglobal Regional Director Stephen Nix @stephennix underscored the importance of democratic reforms, the rule of law, and resilient institutions as the foundation of Montenegro's European future.

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

🇲🇪🤝🇪🇺 Još jedan važan dan za Crnu Goru i njen evropski put.

Zatvaranjem poglavlja 8 – Konkurencija i 29 – Carinska unija, napravili smo novi značajan iskorak ka našem strateškom cilju – punopravnom članstvu u Evropskoj uniji.

Ovaj uspjeh potvrđuje da se posvećen rad, sprovedene reforme i odlučnost Crne Gore na evropskom putu prepoznaju i vrednuju.
To je rezultat zajedničkog rada svih institucija i snažnog partnerstva sa Evropskom unijom i državama članicama.

Nastavljamo posvećeno i odlučno, sa jasnim ciljem da do kraja godine zatvorimo sva preostala pregovaračka poglavlja, uspješno okončamo pristupni proces i Crnu Goru uvedemo u novu fazu njenog evropskog razvoja.

Vidimo se u 🇪🇺❕

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Građankama i građanima Crne Gore najsrdačnije čestitam 13. juli, Dan državnosti Crne Gore, ubijeđen da su sloboda i antifašizam najznačajnije vrijednosti koje kao društvo baštinimo.

Upravo te vrijednosti, duboko ukorijenjene u nama, predstavljaju naš kolektivni vrijednosni orjentir koji nas u svim izazovima sa kojima smo se suočavali kroz istoriju ali i u svim izazovima sa kojima se suočavamo danas i sa kojima ćemo se suočavati u budućnosti, nepogrješivo svrstava na pravu stranu istorije.
Prateći taj orjentir Crna Gora je 13. jula 1941. godine pokazala svijetu da su sloboda i antifašizam izbor i da se za njih vrijedi i mora boriti.

Crna Gora je i danas, prateći taj izbor, vrijednosno dio modernog, prosperitetnog, slobodarskog i antifašističkog svijeta a na pragu je i da, na temeljima antifašističke i multietničke Crne Gore, kao moderna građanska država formalno postane dio Evropske unije u čijoj su srži upravo te vrijednosti.

Vjerujući u takvu Crnu Goru još jednom svim građankama i građanima čestitam 13. jul, Dan državnosti, ali i dan slobode, dan antifasizma, dan jedinstva, dan jednakosti i dan napretka.

[Vlada Crne Gore @VladaCG]

🇲🇪🇧🇦 Potpredsjednik Vlade Crne Gore i ministar vanjskih poslova @ErvinIbrahimov1 predvodio je delegaciju Vlade Crne Gore na komemoraciji povodom obilježavanja 31. godišnjice genocida u Srebrenici.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

On the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, we pay tribute to its victims, stand in solidarity with their families, and reaffirm our commitment to preserving the culture of remembrance as a lasting civilizational responsibility, so that the lessons of the past help us build a better future.

#RememberingSrebrenica

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Bilo mi je zadovoljstvo ugostiti ministra vanjskih poslova Danske, Larsa Lokea Rasmusena @larsloekke , i razgovarati o daljem jačanju partnerstva naših država.

Posebno sam zahvalan ministru Rasmusenu na iskrenoj podršci evropskom putu Crne Gore i principijelnom zalaganju Danske za politiku proširenja zasnovanu na rezultatima. Takvo partnerstvo dodatno nas motiviše da nastavimo reformski put ka članstvu u EU do 2028. godine.

Uvjeren sam da ćemo zajedničkim radom nastaviti da jačamo naše političke i ekonomske veze, kao i saradnju u oblastima od zajedničkog interesa, utemeljenu na povjerenju, savezništvu i zajedničkim evropskim vrijednostima.

Hvala, dragi kolega, na posjeti i prijateljstvu koje Danska pokazuje prema Crnoj Gori.

It was a pleasure to welcome Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen @larsloekke, and to discuss ways to further strengthen the partnership between our two countries.

I am especially grateful to Minister Rasmussen for his steadfast support for Montenegro’s European path and for Denmark’s principled commitment to a merit-based EU enlargement policy. Such support further encourages us to continue our reform efforts on the path towards EU membership by the end of 2028.

I am confident that, by working together, we will continue to strengthen our political and economic ties, as well as our cooperation in areas of mutual interest, building on trust, our alliance, and our shared European values.

Thank you, dear colleague, for your visit and for the friendship Denmark continues to show Montenegro.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

Today, together with the United Nations system in Montenegro, we marked the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.

In their opening remarks, DPM and FM Ibrahimović and the UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro, Caroline Tissot, highlighted the importance of preserving a culture of remembrance, respecting the dignity of victims, and the shared responsibility to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.

Following the opening remarks, a panel discussion was held featuring the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Montenegro, Branimir Jukić, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Montenegro, Peter Felten, the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms of Montenegro, Siniša Bjeković, and the Executive Director of Human Rights Action, Tea Gorjanc Prelević. The panel was moderated by Anjet Lanting, Human Rights Adviser at the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Remembrance of the victims remains a lasting obligation and a reminder that truth, justice, dialogue, and respect for human rights are the foundation of building a peaceful, secure, and prosperous future.

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Zadovoljstvo mi je što sam danas, zajedno sa svojim kolegom, šefom luksemburške diplomatije, Havijerom Betelom @Xavier_Bettel , otvorio Kancelariju Ambasade Crne Gore u Belgiji sa sjedištem u Luksemburgu 🇱🇺

Zahvalan sam ministru Betelu na snažnoj i kontinuiranoj podršci evropskom 🇪🇺 putu Crne Gore. Luksemburg je iskren prijatelj naše zemlje, a uvjeren sam da će ovaj korak dodatno osnažiti naše prijateljske odnose i unaprijediti saradnju između Crne Gore 🇲🇪 i Luksemburga 🇱🇺

It was my pleasure to officially open, together with my colleague, Luxembourg’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, @Xavier_Bettel, the Office of the Embassy of Montenegro in Belgium, based in #Luxembourg.
I am grateful to Minister Bettel for his strong and steadfast support for Montenegro’s European path. 🇱🇺 is a sincere friend of our country, and I am confident that this step will further strengthen our close ties and enhance cooperation between 🇲🇪 and 🇱🇺

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Pozdravljam predstavljanje finansijskog paketa Evropske komisije za pristupanje Crne Gore Evropskoj uniji, koje predstavlja još jednu važnu potvrdu da je naša evropska perspektiva konkretna i ostvariva.

Ovaj korak potvrđuje da Evropska unija ozbiljno računa na Crnu Goru kao buduću državu članicu i doprinosi predvidljivoj i uspješnoj pripremi za članstvo. Istovremeno, omogućava postepeni prelazak sa pretpristupne pomoći na korišćenje fondova EU pod uslovima koji važe za države članice, uz dodatni podsticaj ekonomskoj konvergenciji, investicijama, jačanju institucija i punoj integraciji u jedinstveno evropsko tržište.

Crna Gora ostaje u potpunosti posvećena sprovođenju reformi i uspješnom okončanju pristupnih pregovora. Naš cilj je jasan – da postanemo naredna članica Evropske unije i da građani što prije osjete sve prednosti punopravnog članstva. 🇲🇪🇪🇺

Vidimo se u 🇪🇺❕

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Predsjedniku @MickeySpajic , rukovodstvu, članovima i simpatizerima @pokretevropasad upućujem iskrene čestitke povodom današnjeg prijema u @EPP (EPP).

Članstvo PES u EPP važno je i za PES i za EPP ali i za @Bosnjacka jer time jačamo i našu EPP porodicu u Crnoj Gori.
Smatram, međutim, da je članstvo PES u EPP u ovom trenutku najvažnije za Crnu Goru jer će dati dodatni impuls procesu pristupanja Crne Gore Evropskoj uniji.
Zato je i podrška Bošnjačke stranke članstvu PES u EPP bila snažna i otvorena.

Želim vam, dragi prijatelji, srdačnu dobrodošlicu u veliku EPP porodicu uvjeren da ćemo zajedno, sa našim EPP prijateljima u institucijama EU ali i u svim državama EU, ostvariti naš cilj da 2028. godine naša Crna Gora postane punopravna članica naše EU.

Vidimo se u EPP, vidimo se u 🇪🇺❕

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

DPM & MFA Ervin Ibrahimović recalled the historic milestone of June 28, 2006, when the United Nations General Assembly unanimously welcomed Montenegro as its 192nd member state (Resolution 60/264).

He further noted that this step marked the definitive turning point, where Montenegro rightfully took its place as an equal and respected member of the global community. 🇲🇪🇺🇳

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

In a time marked by global uncertainty and conflicts, women’s voices and leadership are more vital than ever. On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, Montenegro reaffirms its commitment to advancing gender equality, marking #IDWID for the second time with a dedicated dialogue on Gender Equality and Diplomacy, held today in cooperation with #CEI and #UNDPMNE

We remain committed to full, equal and meaningful participation of women in political decision-making, peacebuilding and public life, through our newly outlined strategic foreign policy framework and continued support for the Women Diplomats Network of Montenegro.

Gender equality is not and should not be an issue for women only. It is a shared mission and responsibility towards establishing a stronger, more credible and more inclusive diplomatic services.

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

🇬🇷 Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis: “Greece’s support for Montenegro’s European perspective is unwavering. We expect the negotiations to result in membership soon, and we hope to welcome Montenegro during our Council presidency in the second half of 2027.”

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🇲🇪 DPM & FM Ibrahimović: “I believe that through Montenegro’s example, the enlargement policy can reaffirm its strength and credibility as a key EU policy. Too much time has passed since the Thessaloniki Summit. Tivat Summit symbolizes our shared determination to turn promises into next EU member state”.

[Ervin Ibrahimovic @ErvinIbrahimov1]

Izjava Saveznog kancelara 🇩🇪 Merca konkretna potvrda sa jedne od najvažnijih političkih adresa u EU da smo uradili odličan posao i da je ambiciozno postavljeni cilj da 2028. budemo 28. članica EU - realnost.

Istovremeno to je i snažan podstrek da u periodu pred nama, imajući u vidu visok stepen društvenog konsenzusa, uradimo preostali dio posla kako bismo ostvarili jedan od najvažnijih ciljeva moderne Crne Gore - punopravno članstvo u 🇪🇺.

Vidimo se u 🇪🇺❕

[MFA Montenegro @MFA_MNE]

At today’s Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg, Montenegro closed two negotiation chapters: Chapter 2 (Freedom of movement for workers) and Chapter 28 (Consumer and health protection). 🇲🇪🇪🇺

With 16 closed chapters, Montenegro firmly strengthens its position as the leading candidate for EU integration in the region.

💬 “Today’s success proves that European standards are becoming part of our daily lives, and our reforms bring concrete benefits to the citizens of Montenegro,” stated DPM & FM Ibrahimović.

Ibrahimović thanked the EU member states, with special appreciation to Cyprus for its support during its Council presidency, as well as all negotiating teams for their hard work.

Montenegro responsibly fulfills its commitments and remains a reliable partner on its path to full EU membership!