On 8 October 2026, Chen Xufeng, Chinese Ambassador to Montenegro, called on Vučurović, Montenegro’s newly appointed Minister Without Portfolio in charge of coordinating cooperation between administrative and legislative bodies.

Ambassador Chen congratulated Vučurović on his appointment. He noted that China and Montenegro enjoy time-honored friendship and solid political mutual trust. The two sides have reaped fruitful achievements in practical cooperation covering infrastructure, energy and other sectors, while people-to-people, cultural and educational exchanges are thriving. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Montenegro. China stands ready to work with Montenegro to deepen our traditional friendship and open up new prospects for bilateral ties.

Vučurović stated that over the 20 years since diplomatic ties were established, China has supported Montenegro’s economic and social development and ranks among Montenegro’s most important partners. Montenegro values its friendly cooperative relations with China, consistently adheres to the One China principle, and is ready to deepen exchanges and cooperation with China in administrative, legislative, inter-party and local affairs and other fields.