The US is concerned about the census in Montenegro: It may raise nationalistic tensions

The US Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, also expressed concern about the census, which could raise nationalist tensions, the US Embassy in Montenegro announced.

As stated on the Twitter account of the US Embassy, ​​Eskobar spoke today with the President of the Assembly, Aleks Bečić, "in order to encourage the reform of the prosecution and election laws".

"He also expressed concern about the census, which can raise nationalistic tensions. Members of Parliament must work together against corruption and to promote the public interest," the US embassy said in a post on Twitter.

Earlier today, Escobar also spoke with Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić.

After the meeting, it was announced from the US Embassy that Escobar said that "the United States of America stands with all those who support a sovereign, inclusive and civil Montenegro.

Yesterday, Escobar also met with the President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović.

Escobar, as stated by the US Embassy in Montenegro on Twitter, emphasized the United States' concern about "entrenched corruption in the country" and encouraged Montenegro to continue playing a constructive role in solving regional challenges.