History of bilateral relations and political cooperation

Diplomatic relations between the two states were established on August 1, 2006, after the independence of Montenegro.

Bilateral relations between Albania and Montenegro are very good. The two meetings of governments – G2G – on July 3, 2018 and the second G2G, on February 27, 2023, as well as the exchange of high-level visits are indicators of the intensification of the political dialogue. Between the two countries there is increased cooperation regarding NATO, EU, regional cooperation/regional initiatives and trilateral meetings Albania-Montenegro and Croatia.

Economic cooperation

Cooperation with Montenegro is focused on the implementation of agreements/protocols signed over the years. During the G2G, cooperation agreements/protocols were signed in the fields of tourism, culture, economy, cross border cooperation, water management and civil emergencies, which have a special focus on the concretization of joint border projects, the Adriatic-Ionian highway and the construction of the infrastructure line between Velipoja and Ulcinj.

Albania and Montenegro have wide areas of cooperation between them, especially in the field of energy, highway and railway infrastructure, tourism, etc. Economic cooperation has maintained a positive trend, although it does not match the high level of political dialogue. Citizens of both countries travel to their respective countries only with an identity card.

Albanians in Montenegro

Albanians in Montenegro are playing a decisive role for the Euro-Atlantic future of the country and for maintaining the cohesion of society and the country. Albania has supported the Albanian population in Montenegro, encouraging and supporting the respect of the rights of the Albanians, cooperation, economic development, in the service of the European perspective of the Montenegro. The Government of Albania financially supports the National Council of Albanians through an annual fund, which goes to the organization of projects or activities related to the promotion of our culture and traditions.