Hi u tilqa' lill-President tal-Montenegro Jakov Milatović fil-Parlament Ewropew, il-President Roberta Metsola qalet li l-Montenegro jappartjeni għall-Unjoni Ewropea. "Kważi wasalna lejn il-linja finali. U meta naslu hemm, se naqsmuha flimkien," qalet.
Good afternoon dear colleagues. Today, we are joined by the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. Dear President, welcome to this Parliament. Thank you for your commitment and your leadership. I’m especially pleased that this comes so soon after you hosted us at the first EU-Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro and after I had the honour and the privilege to address your Parliament earlier this month. This is Europe's enlargement moment, and Montenegro is leading the way. You have closed nearly half of all the accession chapters. Work has started on drafting the accession treaty. And our Parliaments are cooperating closely to align legislation. This Parliament has always been a great supporter of Montenegro, and you can count on our continued cooperation as we approach the final stretch to accession. Because we understand that enlargement is not a gift. It is a two-way street that benefits all of us across Europe. That is why we want your voice in this House as we make decisions, your ideas and insights as we debate the direction of our continent, your expertise and energy as we work towards a better future for all Europeans. Montenegro belongs in this Parliament and in our Union. And one day soon, we may see Montenegrin Members of the European Parliament joining colleagues in these seats. We are nearly at the finish line. And when we get there, we will cross it together. Dear President, I give you the floor.