Audio recording: Statement by Danish Foreign Minster Per Stig Moeller following talks with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic… More

The meeting expressed satisfaction with the development of cooperation in the field of investment, tourism and other fields such as education, science and culture, which, in general, helped promote the relations and cooperation between Montenegro and the Russian Federation... More

At today’s meeting, chaired by President of the Republic Filip Vujanovic, the European Integration Council of Montenegro considered the Communication on the Preparedness of Serbia and Montenegro to Negotiate a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union, which the EU Council of Ministers adopted, at the European Commission’s recommendation, on 25 April 2005 a, as well as the Draft Comments on the Feasibility Report prepared by the Government’s Committee for the Coordination of the EU Accession Process... More

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the top-level dialogue with Greece, confirmed by the recent meeting with Prime Minister Karamanlis, and invited Greek partners to intensify their participation in the process of privatization and direct investment in Montenegro – which was the main topic of today’s investment forum... More

On behalf of the Government of Montenegro and on his own behalf, Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic sent a congratulatory letter to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on the occasion of the Labor Party’s third consecutive victory in the recent elections... More

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic departed last night for Moscow where, together with Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, he is scheduled to open today’s exhibition by famous Montenegrin painter Vojo Stanic in Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery... More

During the discussion it was agreed that, in their bilateral relations, the two countries had demonstrated a high level of understanding through continued political dialogue, accompanied by an increasing interest in different forms of cooperation, particularly economic. This trend is particularly marked in the area of power industry and the reconstruction of railway infrastructure, with good implementation prospects, as well as in the field of tourism and associated industries, where Czechs traditionally demonstrated their interest... More

During the discussion the two officials recognized an upward trend in bilateral relations and cooperation, mirrored in more intensive communication both at the political level and between government departments and other institutions concerning different aspects of cooperation, particularly economic... More

Both parties expressed satisfaction that Commissioner Rehn’s visit was occasioned by a favorable Feasibility Study. Furthermore, it was agreed that this first step was a result of the level of progress achieved, but that at the same time it required further acceleration in political, economic, legislative and institutional reforms, since the advancement of this and subsequent stages in the EU accession process would depend on the degree in which European standards were adopted... More

Today in Podgorica, Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met with Milos Budin and Jonasa Cekuolis, rapporteurs of the CoE Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee monitoring the implementation of obligations undertaken in the course of the State Union’s accession to the Council of Europe. More

The meeting exchanged views on the implementation of Montenegro’s sustainable development concept, with particular focus on sustainable tourism development, which was the topic of the conference the UNDP and the Government of Montenegro organized last year in New York... More

Audio recording: Statement by Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik following her meeting with Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic... More

Audio recording: Statement by Hungarian Foreign Minister Ferenc Somogyi following his meeting with Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic... More

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic today met with President of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov, who is making an official visit to Montenegro marking an anniversary of the tragic death of a group of Bulgarian school children in the River Lim... More

During the talks, views were exchanged on various issues of bilateral relations and cooperation, current developments in Montenegro, relations within the State Union, and situation in the Western Balkans... More

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic has sent a telegram of condolence to the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, extending his deepest sympathies on the passing of Pope John Paul II, both on his behalf and on behalf of the Government of Montenegro... More

Prime Minister Djukanovic informed the Indian Ambassador of the economic and political situation in the Republic, reform processes, level of macroeconomic stability and requirements for the development of international relations and the inflow of foreign investment. By the same token, the Prime Minister stressed that the development of good relations with friendly countries, among which India occupied a prominent place, was of great importance to Montenegro... More

The Prime Minister gave credit to the Republic of Croatia for its achievements in European integration, arguing that its accession to the European Union was of importance to the neighboring countries as well. The development of relations and cooperation with the Republic of Croatia is placed high among Montenegro’s foreign policy priorities, since the two countries share both naval and land border, maintaining deep historic and other bonds... More

During the talks, reference was made to the present situation in Montenegro, relations within the State Union and regional developments in the Western Balkans. The Prime Minister informed Mr Massari about his recent visit to Brussels and talks he had with senior EU officials, emphasizing that the Government's priorities in the following period included strengthening of political and macroeconomic stability and settlement of the statehood status... More

During the talks it was agreed that the traditional friendship and bonds established between the two countries constituted good groundwork for the development of different aspects of bilateral cooperation. Power industry, shipping, maritime economy, healthcare and tourism were recognized as potential areas of cooperation. Norway was praised for its readiness to share the knowledge and experience in the field of oil and gas exploration, particularly with regard to the legislation protecting state interests... More

During the talks, the two officials expressed their satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations and cooperation, stimulated by intensive top-level dialogue and last year’s meetings between government and business representatives. The Prime Minister thanked the Federal Republic of Germany for the support to the development of a multiethnic and multi-religious society, founded on the principles of democracy and market economy... More

Informing his guest about the current situation in the Republic, the Prime Minister emphasized Montenegro’s unreserved commitment to further reform, aimed at fulfilling the requirements for European and transatlantic integration as soon as possible, which was the absolute national priority of Montenegro. By the same token, a positive feasibility study on a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union and membership in NATO’s Partnership for Peace Program are recognized as direct goals... More

The Prime Minister acquainted his guests with the current political and economic situation in Montenegro, activities undertaken by the Montenegrin Government, other state authorities and social institutions in pursuance of socioeconomic reform and development of an economic system based on new principles. In addition, he accentuated the importance of the continued support received from the USA in development processes, democratization and overall reform underway in the Republic... More

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic will hold a press briefing on Monday, 28 February 2005. The briefing is scheduled to begin at 13:00 in Gorica Villa in Podgorica... More

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic is scheduled to meet United States congressional delegation comprising advisors and experts of the House of Representatives and Senate on Saturday, 26 February 2005. The meeting will start at 12 o’clock in Gorica Villa... More

The Prime Minister commended the Council of Europe’s recognition of Montenegro’s specificity, and expressed hope that the same approach would be adopted by other organizations and institutions. Mr. Scheuer reiterated the readiness of the Council of Europe to provide all the required support in order to secure prompt fulfillment of the obligations arising from the membership in the Council of Europe, noting that the realization of the scheduled programs and further reforms were bringing the overall political and economic system closer to the standards of the European Union and other integration processes... More

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met today in Podgorica with Georgiy Sergeyevich Poltavchenko, Presidential Representative in the Russian Central Federal District, head of the District’s delegation making an official visit to our Republic at the Prime Minister’s invitation... More

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met today in Podgorica with the US delegation in charge of the international assistance program, headed by State Department Coordinator for US Assistance to Europe and Eurasia Ambassador Thomas Adams. The delegation also comprised representatives of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)... More

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met today in Podgorica with Slovakian Ambassador to the State Union Miroslav Lajcak whose term of office is about to expire. More

President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic and Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met in Podgorica with the EBRD delegation headed by EBRD President Mr Jean Lemierre. President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic and Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met in Podgorica with the EBRD delegation headed by EBRD President Mr Jean Lemierre. The EBRD senior representatives have expressed their satisfaction with the results achieved in the field of reform and macroeconomic stability in Montenegro... More