Montenegro, through the Agrobudget and European Union funds, has the financial resources that will enable the country to further develop the agricultural sector, as well as to distinguish itself from the quality of products on the global market, was announced during the public debate on Chapter 11 – Agriculture and Rural Development.
The Secretariat General of the Government, within the EU4ME EU-funded project, implemented by UNDP, organized this public debate, bearing in mind the importance of EU support for producers and the stability of the market provided by the membership, in which it discussed the conditions that Montenegro has fulfilled so far in negotiations, but also the upcoming obligations in this demanding process.
The Chief Negotiator, Aleksandar Drljević, pointed out that the common agricultural policy, as one of the most complex policies of the Union, aims to maintain the EU at the top of the most serious players in the field of production and processing of agricultural products, as well as a stable market characterized by quality and healthy products and facilitated placement and promotion for producers.
Ružica Gelo, the negotiator for chapters 11, 12 and 13 from Croatia, presented Croatia’s experience and challenges in the negotiations in this field. “For administrations of all small countries, while Croatia and Montenegro are small, it is very difficult to bear the burden of the negotiation process and, unfortunately, it is only a small part of the story. The burden of administration starts only after joining, “she said.
Nadia Kyuchukova from the EU Delegation to Montenegro expressed her satisfaction with the situation in this field. “I see that the administration is aware of what it is supposed to do in this process, but also that the producers are aware and ready to work. These are young people, which is not always the case in other countries, and it is good that you have young people ready for investment, as this will have a positive impact on the process. However, the process of implementing legislation in this field needs to be strengthened, “she added.
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