Pajović: NATO membership is a historic step forward for Montenegro

Pajović reminded that in the past four years of negotiations with the European Union (EU), Montenegro has opened 22 negotiation chapters, two of which have already been temporarily closed, and that at least a few more chapters are expected to be opened by the end of the year.
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Darko Pajović, Photo: Office of the President of the Assembly
Darko Pajović, Photo: Office of the President of the Assembly
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Ažurirano: 23.06.2016. 15:21h

Membership in NATO is a historical, cultural and civilizational step forward for Montenegro, assessed the President of the Assembly Darko Pajović in his address to the members of the Albanian Parliament.

Members of the Albanian parliament unanimously ratified the protocol on Montenegro's accession to NATO today.

Pajović said that membership in NATO represents Montenegro's firm commitment to the Western system of values ​​and orientation towards Western civilization.

"Thus, future membership in NATO is a confirmation that the country is moving in the right direction, that we have initiated the implementation of comprehensive social reforms, especially in the area of ​​the rule of law and strengthening of institutions," said Pajović.

As he stated, that very important common criterion, the rule of law, is proof that European and Euro-Atlantic structures touch and complement each other, "and that they represent two sides of the same face of today's Western Europe."

Pajović reminded that in the past four years of negotiations with the European Union (EU), Montenegro has opened 22 negotiation chapters, two of which have already been temporarily closed, and that at least a few more chapters are expected to be opened by the end of the year.

"I am sure that Albania will soon open negotiations on joining the EU, and will thus receive an additional incentive to continue the comprehensive reforms that have begun. And Montenegro, as a good neighbor and friend, is ready to share its experiences from the process of conducting negotiations with the EU", said Pajović.

He emphasized that minority peoples have a special role in the relations between the two countries.

"Albanians in Montenegro have always been loyal citizens of Montenegro, and they proved that in 2006 when they gave great support to sovereign and independent Montenegro, and they show that to this day with their contribution to the creation of a modern, European and civil Montenegro." , stated Pajović.

He thanked Albania for its continued support in the NATO accession process and for its hospitality.

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