Casa Real has confirmed through some photos the meeting that King Felipe had at the Zarzuela Palace. Just yesterday, the sovereign received Montenegro's President, Jakov Milatovic, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The meeting took place due to the Montenegrin leader's presence in Spain. Milatovic is participating in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations, which will end today in Seville.
Casa Real confirms the latest news about King Felipe
During yesterday's events, Casa Real kept a schedule full of audiences and various events. King Felipe spent part of Wednesday receiving numerous guests at Zarzuela who were pleased to meet with the sovereign.
Among all of them, Casa Real has confirmed the meeting that King Felipe had with Jakov Milatovic, President of Montenegro. Jakov traveled to Spain to attend the UN summit that has taken place in Seville these days. Taking advantage of the occasion, Felipe wanted to meet with him, as shown in the photos that Casa Real has released.
The atmosphere was relaxed and constructive, reflecting the positive diplomatic moment between Spain and Montenegro. Both countries are interested in strengthening their ties within the European context. During the audience, both heads of state discussed Montenegro's integration process into the European Union, which the country began in 2012.
Milatovic expressed his desire for Montenegro to join the Union before 2028, a goal that seeks to drive internal reforms and democratic consolidation. King Felipe showed his support, highlighting Spain's commitment to the Western Balkans and its role as a bridge within Europe.
Casa Real considers these meetings a key tool to strengthen international relations, not only at the governmental level but also institutionally and culturally. That's why the images capturing King Felipe's reception at Zarzuela have been released.
The President of Montenegro expressed his gratitude for the welcome at the palace, highlighting the symbolic importance of the support from a monarchy like Spain's.
King Felipe strengthens Casa Real's alliances
King Felipe's representative and institutional role has taken on special significance this week. Not only did he inaugurate the UN summit in Seville, he also made sure to receive the international leaders who attended the conference.
However, his work with the event didn't end there. Zarzuela has also become the setting where other world representatives have gathered. The latest, the President of Montenegro, in an attempt to find in King Felipe support for his accession to the European Union.
Spain is one of the countries that has shown support for the Montenegrin accession process, offering technical cooperation and diplomatic backing in Brussels. Milatovic arrived accompanied by advisors and members of his cabinet, while on the Spanish side, authorities linked to diplomacy and European affairs participated.
Both delegations exchanged views on economic development, ecological transition, and common challenges within the framework of international financing for sustainable goals. This way, Casa Real added a new ally, thus fulfilling its work as an institutional figure.
King Felipe's role is much more than representing the Crown. He also acts as a facilitator of diplomatic spaces where bridges and alliances between states are built. For Casa Real, supporting candidate countries to the Union is consistent with its defense of a strong, plural, and democratic European project.
Thus, Milatovic's visit to Zarzuela confirms that the monarchy continues to play a key role in current Spanish diplomacy.