- Trade and cooperation

 

Meanwhile, commenting on the bilateral trade volume between Türkiye and Montenegro, Kastratovic said the two countries have a common goal to reach the target of $250 million.

 

"We were on the right track before the pandemic because we managed to achieve $150 million then this number was diminished because of the pandemic," he added.

 

But definitely, he said, the two states should use their "excellent political relation" to develop further their cooperation in all the fields, especially in the field of economy.

 

"We must work harder to better present natural beauty and the potential of our country. We can learn a lot from Türkiye, especially in the fields of tourism, energy, and agriculture, which are also the main sectors of our economy," the envoy noted.

 

He said that the necessary legal infrastructure has been established between the two countries and all necessary agreements have been signed. "So, the two countries should use this opportunity to increase their trade and to further enhance their cooperation in all fields."

 

Besides, highlighting the importance of the agreements signed between the two countries in the field of education and culture, Kastratovic said "we have more than 400 students who graduated from Turkish universities and speak very fluent Turkish language."

 

"I think it's very important for the future development of the relations. [...] They are very satisfied with the level of education. This is an investment for the future," he added.

 

Additionally, the TV shows and the Turkish series are very popular in all of the Balkans, he said, adding one of the agreements signed includes movie production and cooperation in this sector. Therefore, there is "definitely potential and I think that we should do even more in this field."