Professor at John Hopkins University, Daniel Server, assessed that it is crucial for the citizens of Montenegro to continue on the path they have taken.
As announced by the Government of Montenegro, at the end of his working visit to the United States of America (USA), the Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Pažin spoke, at the Embassy of Montenegro in Washington, with representatives of American civil society organizations.
The press release added that opinions were exchanged on current political and social situations and challenges, and the importance of uniting progressive social forces in the direction of further democratic development of Montenegro and the region was pointed out.
"They started on the path of independence, on the path of equal rights for all citizens, and I hope that they will continue on that path, despite the interference of Russia and Serbia and despite the behavior of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC). All this should be seen in the context of guaranteeing equal rights. And if that you can achieve, the future of Montenegro will be secured," Server pointed out.
Damir Marušić, senior associate of the Atlantic Council in Washington, said after the meeting with Pažin that for the further progress of Montenegro, it is of crucial importance to stay on the path of Euro-Atlantic integration.
He also said that the world, the USA and Europe are monitoring the situation in Montenegro.
"Montenegro has made much more progress compared to the rest of the region, especially on the way to membership in the European Union, and it is very important that it succeeds on this path. Especially after all the setbacks and obstacles that have appeared from the European side. I would say that, despite everything that is happening, despite the tensions, it is of crucial importance that Montenegro, continuing its progress, points out the possibilities and paves the way for others in the region to achieve their final destiny, I would say, within the family of Western states," concluded Marišić.
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