Tivat and Žabljak Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Pardubice Region (Czech Republic)

The presidents of the municipalities of Tivat and Žabljak, Željko Komnenović and Radoš Žugić, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Governor of the Pardubice Region (Czech Republic), Martin Netolický, establishing a framework for future cooperation in the fields of culture, sports, education, economy, environmental protection, tourism, and other areas of mutual interest.

The Memorandum was signed during a multi-day visit of the delegations from Tivat and Žabljak to the Pardubice Region.

The Memorandum places special emphasis on cooperation and support in the process of European integration through the exchange of experiences and the strengthening of partnerships between local communities.

During the working meeting with Governor Martin Netolický, project proposals were presented that the two municipalities will submit for support from a special fund of the Pardubice Region intended for partner cities and regions, with a total value of €350,000. The maximum amount of support per individual project is up to €100,000.

The Municipality of Tivat will submit a project aimed at improving the waste management system, including the procurement of recycling machines, semi-underground waste containers, and containers for the collection and transport of green waste, with the goal of further enhancing communal infrastructure and environmental protection.

The Municipality of Žabljak will submit three development projects: the construction of a bus station with a souvenir shop, the adaptation of an existing garage, and the establishment of an IT cycling hub, all intended to improve the tourist offer and support the further development of the local community.

The President of the Municipality of Tivat, Željko Komnenović, thanked the hosts for their warm welcome and highlighted the importance of establishing institutional cooperation with the Pardubice Region.

“Signing the Memorandum represents an important step toward strengthening cooperation in areas significant for the citizens of Tivat, Žabljak, and the Pardubice Region. We consider the initiative to establish a direct air route between Tivat and Pardubice particularly important, as it would make Montenegro more accessible to Czech tourists. Establishing this air connection between Tivat and Pardubice will be one of our key priorities,” announced Komnenović.

The President of the Municipality of Žabljak, Radoš Žugić, emphasized that cooperation with the Pardubice Region goes beyond the financial aspect alone and represents an important step in connecting local communities and strengthening European partnerships.

“The focus of our cooperation is not solely on financial support – it is important for us to build friendly relations and create partnerships across Europe, and this regional cooperation also represents the beginning of Montenegro’s European path. The projects we will propose will contribute to the further development of Žabljak as a tourist destination,” said Žugić.

Governor of the Pardubice Region Martin Netolický thanked the Montenegrin hosts for the hospitality shown to the regional delegation during their visit to Montenegro in November last year, recalling that the Regional Parliament had approved the signing of the Memorandum with Tivat and Žabljak.

“We are pleased to officially confirm our partnership with Tivat and Žabljak today and to open the door for concrete cooperation through the implementation of development projects,” said Netolický.

As part of the visit, representatives of the two Montenegrin municipalities toured Pardubice Airport, the Secondary School of Food Processing in Pardubice, and the developing mountain tourism resort Dolní Morava.