Strengthening the relationship between Malta and Montenegro, was the order of the day. Almost six years after Malta established diplomatic relations with Montenegro; during a state visit to Malta, the President of Montenegro, Filip Vujanovic discussed with Malta’s President, Dr. George Abela, how to further strengthen bilateral relations. Talks got underway this morning at the Palace, after the official welcoming ceremony in St George’s Square in Valletta. ‘Malta will back Montenegro’s EU membership bid’, said President Abela; whilst claiming that he was confident that the European Union will soon give the green light for accession talks with Montenegro. The two leaders discussed ways to further imporve relations in the economic field and the energy sector, since both countries will be connected with an interconnector with Italy.