Montenegro, as a member of the NATO alliance, a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state, which cherishes diversity, must become part of the family of the most developed European states as soon as possible, the president said. Danijela Đurović of the Assembly, in a congratulation to the citizens on the occasion of May 21, Independence Day.
"17 years ago, the majority of our citizens decided that Montenegro would continue its path as an independent state. For years, this was an issue that divided Montenegro, and May 21, thanks to the former government, almost half of the citizens did not celebrate as their holiday.
"Today we have a unique opportunity to get out of the trenches of the past, to overcome narrow party and personal interests and to put the national interest before everything else, and that must be the good of all our citizens, their better and safer future, better quality of life and the progress of Montenegro," says Đurović. in the greeting card.
Only in this way, as she said, will Montenegro be able to realize its full potential and become "the most beautiful place to live, from which our people will no longer run away, but will return to it and build their lives and careers in it".
"The measure of our patriotism will be reflected in whether we have created the conditions for young people to stay in their country and to be proud that they are part of a united, democratic and prosperous Montenegro," she adds.
"Through preserving tradition, nurturing diversity, building independent, professional and credible institutions, we preserve our citizens, our country and its glorious history in the best possible way. These are the foundations of Montenegro's survival and eternity for which we must fight unconditionally.
"Convinced that we will welcome the next Independence Day more harmonious, united, richer and more satisfied, I once again congratulate all citizens on Independence Day," the congratulatory message concludes.
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