UK & Montenegro celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations
The UK and Montenegro are celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations with a special event to mark the auspicious occasion.
The reception will celebrate the longstanding and strong relationship between the UK and Montenegro and commemorate a historic milestone in the partnership between both countries.
Relations were codified on 13 June 1878, when the Treaty of Berlin was signed by the UK as well as Austria-Hungary, France, Italy, Germany and Russia, formally recognising Montenegro as an independent state.
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Speaking ahead of the reception, Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan, said:
Just five months after we hosted the successful Western Balkans Summit in London, I am delighted to be celebrating 140 years of relations between the UK and Montenegro.
Montenegro is a great friend, key NATO ally and European partner, and we share a multitude of common goals and challenges.
The UK has a very special, historic and long-standing relationship with Montenegro, one which we want to see strengthen and continue for many more years to come.
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- The reception will take place this evening (Monday November 19) at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.