During discussions between Ambassador Jiang Yu, the special representative of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries, and Pavle D. Radovanović, Vice President of the Chamber of Economy (PKCG), along with Montenegrin business leaders, it was announced that China aims to significantly increase its imports of high-quality agricultural products from Montenegro.
Ambassador Jiang underscored her commitment to strengthening ties between China and Central and Eastern European nations, extending these relationships to encompass collaboration with the European Union. This collaboration spans various sectors, including economic and trade relations, infrastructure development, investment projects, as well as agriculture and tourism.
“Our goal through today’s discussions is to enhance cooperation to promote Montenegrin exports to China. The Chinese market presents substantial opportunities, and we are keenly interested in your products. We encourage Montenegrin producers to participate in the Ningbo trade fair and the November conference in Hubei Province, where they can engage with numerous entrepreneurs,” Ambassador Jiang remarked.
She also highlighted the potential for deeper cooperation in tourism. Last year, Montenegro attracted over 34,000 tourists from among the million visitors to Central and Eastern Europe.
“Chinese tourists often prefer multi-country visits during their travels, and we hope that Balkan countries will collaborate on joint offerings for our market,” Ambassador Jiang added.
Vice President Radovanović affirmed the Chamber’s commitment to supporting Montenegrin companies in establishing direct communication with potential Chinese partners. He emphasized the diversity of areas for bilateral cooperation.
“While tourism remains pivotal for us, diversifying our economy and reducing import dependency are also priorities. Your support in boosting exports to China is invaluable. There are ample opportunities for collaboration in infrastructure development and green energy sectors,” Radovanović stated.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Tang Fudjian, Wu Zhonghao, and Zhang Jujun, representatives from the Chinese Embassy Wang Changjiang, economic cooperation advisors Si Junuo and Jin Shan, President of the Chamber of Agriculture and Food Industry Milutin Đuranović, Secretary Lidija Rmuš, along with Aleksandar Rajković from Plantaže, Mikan Jauković from Pivara Trebjesa, Ljiljana Maraš from the National Tourist Organization, and Jelena Adžić from the International Cooperation Sector of the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.
