Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni, Greek Ambassador to Montenegro Dimitris Joldasis, and Montenegro’s Minister of Culture and Media Tamara Vujović visited Nikšić.
The reception was held at King Nikola’s Castle, where the delegation was welcomed by the Mayor of Nikšić Marko Kovačević and the President of the Municipal Assembly Milica Lalatović Žižić, together with their associates and representatives of the Nikšić – European Capital of Culture 2030 Office.
The meeting at King Nikola’s Castle began with Greek spiritual and secular songs performed by the choir “Prepodobne Mati Angeline,” led by Professor Ana Bojić.
“The visit of Minister Mendoni to Nikšić is of exceptional importance,” said Kovačević, adding that Nikšić will establish cooperation with Greek cities that hold the title of European Capital of Culture.
Montenegro’s Minister of Culture and Media Tamara Vujović emphasized that the visit to Nikšić, the future European Capital of Culture 2030, could not be missed. She noted the additional symbolism that the concept of the European Capital of Culture was originally created by Melina Mercouri, Greek Minister of Culture and predecessor of Lina Mendoni. During the meeting, new opportunities for cooperation between Greek cities and Nikšić were also discussed.
During the visit of the Greek delegation, Vesna Todorović, Director of the Public Institution “Museums and Galleries”, presented a brief history of Nikšić, while representatives of the Nikšić ECoC 2030 Office presented details from the application book Open City.