The meeting of explanatory analytical overview of the EU acquis for Chapter 31 referring to foreign, security and defense policy was opened by Chief Negotiator and Negotiator for this chapter Ambassador Aleksandar Andrija Pejovic and Adviser to the Directorate for Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Turkey and Island in the Directorate – General for Enlargement Marta Garcia Fidalgo

Representatives of the European External Action Service introduced content of this chapter to the members of Montenegrin work group and they provided necessary information and instruction for further harmonisation and application of European legislation.

Vice President of the Government and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Luksic met yesterday, during his work visit to Vienna Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria Mr. Michael Spindelegger.

Spindelegger  expressed his satisfaction with negotiation process initiation, with assessment that Austria remains devoted partner and friend of Montenegro in continuation of negotiation process. He expressed commitment of the Government of Austria to European perspective of Western Balkans, emphasising that progress of Montenegro gives strong impulse to entire region. “ Demanding parts of the way are expected  but it will lead to life quality improvement of your citizens” Vice-chancellor estimated.

Honorable Secretary General,
Distinguished Chairman,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me start by expressing my appreciation to the Secretary General Jagland for his outstanding efforts in the implementation of fundamental reforms and modernization of the Council of Europe.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, as coordinator of the process of accession of Montenegro to the European Union, issues Invitation to consultations for stakeholders interested in drafting action plan for negotiating chapter 24. Justice, freedom and security

Invitations for written contributions last for four days - from 15 to 18 May 2013.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, as coordinator of the process of accession of Montenegro to the European Union, issues Invitation to consultations for stakeholders interested in drafting action plans for negotiating chapter 23.

Invitations for written contributions last for five days - from 14 to 18 May 2013.

Within the project “ Montenegro Embassies – Open House’’ Montenegrin embassies in Ankara, Brussels, Berlin, Vienna, Moscow, Ljubljana, London, Rome and Budapest hosted on Friday encounters with Montenegrin students and members of Organisation of Montenegrin Students Abroad (OMSA).

Encounters were occasion for Montenegrin students to exchange their opinion and to set up open communication and cooperation.

I would like to first of all express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent partnership and cooperation the UN and specifically UNDP share with the Government of Montenegro.

This is my first official visit to Montenegro and this has proved to be important opportunity for discussing the long term strategic partnership between UNDP and the Government of Montenegro, with a continued focus and alignment of UNDP interventions to EU accession process and priorities.

On 9 May, Delegation of the European Union to Montenegro, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, Foundation for the Development of Northern Montenegro – FORS Montenegro and local authorities of the municipalities of Plav, Berane and Bijelo Polje organised the celebration of the Europe Day in northern Montenegro. Within the celebration, the info stands which provided information on European Union, integration process and preparation of Montenegro for EU membership through various promotional materials were placed in each municipality. Apart from that, the EU quiz for primary school students was organised, as well as creative workshops, sport competitions in football, table tennis and basketball, drawing exhibition, while the officials gave speeches in front of the numerous citizens who attended the celebration. The celebration was organised within the project “Let Me Tell You Something about the EU”, which is funded by the communication budget of the EU Delegation to Montenegro.

It is a great pleasure for me to be today in the Republic of Armenia, even more so because this is the first official visit of the Foreign Minister of Montenegro to your country since Montenegro regained its independence.

Montenegro and Armenia have good, friendly relations, but we have agreed that in the upcoming period we should engage in more intensive political communication at all levels, in order to open the door to further cooperation.