Rita Tamašunienė met with Montenegro’s Minister of Justice: they discussed the country’s progress towards EU membership and opportunities for cooperation

The Minister for Justice, Rita Tamašunienė, met with the Montenegrin Minister for Justice, Bojan Božović. During the bilateral meeting, the main focus was on Montenegro’s integration into the European Union, reforms to the justice system, strengthening the rule of law, and opportunities for cooperation between Lithuania and Montenegro.

During the meeting, the Lithuanian Minister of Justice congratulated Montenegro on the steady progress made in the process of accession to the European Union and emphasised that the European perspective of the Western Balkan partners is important for the stability and security of the whole of Europe.

“Lithuania consistently supports the enlargement of the European Union based on the principle of merit and the aspirations of the Western Balkan partners to become EU members. Montenegro has already made significant progress in its accession negotiations, but it is equally important to maintain the pace of reforms and ensure that the changes are sustainable. “We are ready to share our experience and expertise, which could contribute to the success of this process,” said Minister of Justice Rita Tamašunienė.

Lithuania’s preparations for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union were also discussed during the meeting. One of Lithuania’s priorities is EU enlargement.

The Minister also emphasised the importance of consistent international support for Ukraine and the need to ensure accountability for the international crimes committed by russia.

“Justice cannot be selective, and aggression and its consequences must be addressed. Therefore, the international community’s efforts to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine and to create an international mechanism for compensating for the damage caused by Russia must continue. This is important not only for Ukraine, but also for the credibility of the entire international legal system,” emphasised R. Tamašunienė. 

Last updated: 06-11-2026

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