The European Union expects the Parliament to focus on fundamental rule of law issues in the coming period, such as further electoral reforms, adoption of European laws and appointments to key independent institutions, said EU Ambassador to Montenegro Johan Sattler.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Nikola Camaj met with Sattler and the Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Jan Haukas.
Camaj, as announced by his cabinet, thanked the ambassadors for accepting the invitation at what he said was an extremely important moment for Montenegro. He said that the Parliament, even after the positive report of the European Commission, "continued at a good pace" and that the parliamentary majority is doing everything to ensure that Montenegro continues to successfully move towards its rightful place in the EU family.
"I have said many times, and now I will repeat it to you, that I believe that Montenegro needs the EU, but also that Montenegro needs the EU," said Camaj.
Sattler, as announced, expressed his gratitude to Camaj for the initiative for the conversation, particularly emphasizing his constructive approach and the contribution that, as he said, he makes as a representative of a smaller people.
"The results that the parliament is delivering in terms of meeting expectations in the EU accession process are visible," said Satler.
Haukas recalled that Montenegro has been an equal member of the OSCE for almost twenty years, and that the OSCE and the Parliament have been achieving successful cooperation for just as long.
He said that the Mission is ready to consider further requests for support for electoral reforms in Montenegro, in coordination with relevant OSCE expert institutions.
"There are no internationally agreed standards when it comes to political systems, including mechanisms for political representation of national minorities, but rather a wide range of different models and practices. Such examples can serve as a stimulus for informed and inclusive public consultations with all relevant stakeholders, with the aim of Montenegro finding the broadest possible support for the model that best suits the country and its people."
The interlocutors also exchanged opinions on other topics related to reforms of key importance for achieving Montenegro's strategic goals, the statement says.
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