The leader of the Party of European Progress (SEP) and former Prime Minister Duško Marković announced that he will not respond to the invitation of the Inquiry Committee regarding the "Možura" affair.
Appearing on Vijesti Television's Boje jutra, he said that he believed that in that case "he was not a factor in the process" and that he had no reason to participate in the hearing.
"I don't think there's any need for me to respond. I'm always responsible to the state and institutions, but in this case I wasn't a participant in that process," said Marković.
He added that the Možura wind farm project, as he claims, is "successful and beneficial for Montenegro," emphasizing that it is an investment realized without state investment.
"This is a serious and large project, worth around 90 million euros, without a single cent of state investment," said Marković.
He also recalled that, during his mandate, the project was brought to its final stage and put into operation, and that, according to him, it brought significant energy and fiscal benefits.
The Inquiry Committee of the Parliament of Montenegro previously announced that Marković would be summoned for questioning as part of the investigation into the "Možura" case, which has been the focus of public and international investigations for years.
In the same guest appearance, Marković also rejected allegations that the project was controversial, assessing that it was a "politically motivated topic used for election purposes."
Speaking about the political situation and the upcoming elections, Marković said that his party is entering a phase of organizational consolidation and preparations, and that he expects to participate independently in the parliamentary and local elections, with the possibility of different political options depending on the conditions.
As he stated, it is still too early to talk about the leader of the list, emphasizing that the party has people who can take responsibility.
Commenting on the economic situation in Montenegro, he assessed that the country has always been import-dependent, but that in the earlier period, as he claims, there was "a better relationship between imports and exports and a larger investment cycle."
He added that his government had prepared an economic diversification plan worth more than a billion euros, which, he said, was not implemented due to political changes and the subsequent crisis caused by the pandemic.
Marković also addressed the issue of the airport concession, stating that, in his opinion, it was the right strategic decision, but that the process had to adapt to changed economic circumstances.
According to him, Montenegro does not have sufficient capacity to develop and manage airport infrastructure on its own at the level required by modern tourism.
Commenting on the amendments to the laws on the Ministry of Interior and the National Security Agency, Marković said that they are "problematic and unacceptable", adding that they deviate from standards and open up space for political influence on the security sector.
He pointed out that, in his opinion, certain provisions could lead to abuses and jeopardize the professional status of employees in those institutions.
Speaking about reports of bombs in schools and threats to institutions, Marković warned of the seriousness of cyber and security challenges, stating that this is a global problem that also affects the region.
He called for strengthening cooperation with international security services and operational action to uncover the sources of such threats.
"It is necessary to work on strengthening the system and international cooperation, because this is not just a problem for Montenegro," said Marković.
He added that such phenomena are aimed at destabilizing the system and disrupting the daily lives of citizens.
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