UN80: Strong Partnership of Montenegro and the UN – for Peace, Solidarity, and Justice

27 October 2025

“The UN Charter is a promise to humanity,” said UN Resident Coordinator in Montenegro Caroline Tissot on the UN Day ceremony marking the 80 anniversary of United Nations, hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović. 

“For eighty years the United Nations has been a beacon of hope, support and dignity for millions of people around the world. Today, in a time of increasing uncertainty, the Charter remains our compass – guiding us toward cooperation, respect and solidarity,” Tiso said. 

She stressed the UN’s strong commitment to modernization so that it is ready to respond to the challenges of the 21st century. Tiso thanked Montenegro for its commitment to multilateralism and the long-standing partnership, emphasizing that “the UN remains a reliable ally to the citizens of Montenegro in building a sustainable future.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimović said that programmes and funds of the United Nations are an indispensable partner in fulfilling Montenegro’s ambitious foreign-policy agenda, adding that a strong multilateral system is not a matter of choice, but of necessity.

“For small states, a strong and effective multilateral system, underpinned by respect for the UN Charter and international law, is not a matter of choice but a necessity in order to preserve equality and sovereignty,” Ibrahimović stated.

Ibrahimović reminded that Montenegro and the UN system have built a firm partnership. “We have fully aligned our programme cooperation with our developmental and reform priorities,” Ibrahimović said.

He said that Montenegro will remain committed to the UN’s vision as a global forum of peace, solidarity and justice. 

Speaking about contemporary global challenges, Ibrahimović emphasized that today the world is marked by dynamic geopolitical changes, complex challenges and growing interdependence, and in these circumstances the role and relevance of the UN stand out. He said that the UN, relying on its founding mission of preserving peace, security and cooperation, has confirmed that the common good is achievable when there is collective will and responsibility.