In Berane, the Forum to Promote Project Partnerships and an Informative Session under the Serbia – Montenegro Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2021–2027 took place today.
The event was organized by the Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia – CFCU, and the Ministry of European Integration of the Republic of Serbia.
Nada Pejović, Head of the Directorate for Bilateral Cross-Border Programs, welcomed attendees on behalf of the Montenegrin Ministry of European Affairs and wished them productive work. She emphasized that the event was an opportunity to learn about the conditions of the First Call and the possibilities of finding partners, highlighting the importance of strong project proposals and partnerships.

The event focused on developing partnerships, exchanging new project ideas, and providing all essential information for the successful preparation and submission of project proposals following the announcement of the First Call for project submissions under the Serbia–Montenegro Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2021–2027.

Key points highlighted during the session:
- Eligibility of applicants and which activities can be funded.
- How to properly prepare project documentation.
- Common mistakes from previous cycles and how to avoid them.
- Guidelines for successfully finding partners from both countries.

