Starting tomorrow, President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović will be visiting the United States until Monday, following an official invitation from U.S. Congressman Mike Turner, who also leads the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
According to his office, Milatović will attend the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton, Ohio an especially symbolic location this year, as it marks 30 years since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War.
As part of the official agenda, President Milatović will join other world leaders at a high-level event where he is also scheduled to speak.
His visit will include several bilateral meetings with top U.S. officials. These discussions are expected to focus on deepening the alliance between the two countries, particularly in areas of security, rule of law, and economic cooperation.
ilatović’s visit to the U.S. feels like a smart diplomatic move not just for visibility, but for credibility. Being invited by a senior U.S. Congressman and taking the stage at a NATO event shows that Montenegro is serious about its role in international security and diplomacy. It’s also a chance to remind allies that even small countries can play meaningful roles in maintaining peace and stability. If this visit results in stronger U.S. support for reforms, investment, or security cooperation, it could give Montenegro a real boost at home and abroad.
“The United States remains Montenegro’s key strategic partner,” the president’s office emphasized, noting that this visit reaffirms Montenegro’s strong commitment to the transatlantic partnership and its active role in the Euro-Atlantic community.
This visit comes at a crucial time, with global attention on security and democratic resilience. Milatović’s presence at such a major NATO event isn’t just symbolic it shows that Montenegro wants to be seen and heard on the international stage. Strengthening ties with Washington could be a turning point, especially if it leads to more concrete cooperation in defense, reforms, and economic investment.
Written by our correspondent A.A.
