President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic in Cairo on Monday, July 20, in Milatovic’s first official visit to Egypt. According to A statement issued by the Egyptian presidency.
The two leaders are expected To hold official discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and discuss regional and international issues of common interest.
Egypt was one of the first countries to do so recognize Montenegro gained independence in 2006, and the two countries have maintained diplomatic relations since then.
Montenegro has it too Express Supporting Egypt’s regional role, especially with regard to the Palestinian issue, counter-terrorism efforts, and initiatives aimed at establishing a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction.
Economic relations between the two countries remain modest but are largely driven by Egyptian exports. According to official figures, Egyptian exports to Montenegro receipt About $33.94 million (1.74 billion pounds).) In 2025, while imports from Montenegro Totaled About 542 thousand dollars (27.7 million pounds). Egyptian companies are also among the largest foreign investors in the Balkan country.
Montenegro has also It supported the two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and supported many Arab-backed resolutions at the United Nations related to Gaza. It also provided humanitarian aid through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the Palestinian Authority.
Balkan state join NATO was formed in 2017 and continues to seek EU membership, with the government aiming to complete accession negotiations by 2028.