On December 27-29, the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress General Council Chairman Josef Zisels visited Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. During the visit, working meetings were held with members of the Montenegro Jewish communities, its leadership, and the President of the community, Jasha Alfandari. Josef Zisels presented the programs and political activity of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, its organizational structure, and outlined possibilities for further cooperation.

Having considered the information at hand, the leadership of the Montenegro Jewish community decided to join the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress.

Photo taken on the steps of the community center and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael in Progorica. Present from left to right: Edith Klein, member of Montenegro Jewish community administration; Djordje Raicevic-Lewy, Vice President of the Montenegro Jewish community; Josef Zisels, Euro-Asian Jewish Congress General Council Chairman; Jasha Alfandari, President of the Montenegro Jewish community.