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Montenegro PM Lukšić, US Vice President Biden discuss EU, NATO, fight against crime, and security
Published on: Oct 12, 2011 • 6:50 PM Author: PR Bureau
Washington, USA (12 October 2011) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić discussed bilateral relations and a number of topics of shared interest with Vice-President Joe Biden in Washington yesterday. PM Lukšić said that Vice-President Biden voiced US support to the reform processes in Montenegro and noted that the White House knows plenty has been done in the previous period, especially in meeting the requirements necessary for the progress in EU and NATO integration.
PM Lukšić underlined that Montenegro has proven its capability to respond to all the challenges facing other countries as well, and noted: “We are only half way there. We are entering a much more demanding phase that will see better implementation of our legislation, further development of transparency and enhancement of the economic system.”
One of the central topics of the conversation was the international security cooperation, and PM Lukšić said that “European and Euro-Atlantic processes are compatible” underlining that: “It is our opinion that NATO membership, alongside that of the EU, guarantees the full democratisation of Montenegro and also guarantees stability and security of the countries of the region.”
He went on to reiterate Montenegro’s determination to contribute to global security: “We remain committed to reforming our defence system and to remaining active in peace-keeping missions. We are willing to strengthen our presence in Afghanistan, which does not necessarily mean sending more soldiers, but rather sending more instructors and trainers that would assist the transition in Afghanistan and would ensure better quality of our contribution to the ISAF Mission.”
PM Lukšić said he and Vice President Biden agreed that Montenegro has done plenty, but it still needs to make those final “ten yards” as Vice President Biden put it. PM Lukšić underlined that more work is needed especially in fight against organised crime and noted that security services in Montenegro and the US communicate daily and that this cooperation brings progress in the fight against organised crime which, as PM Lukšić said, has become a global issue that demands joint efforts.
PM Lukšić also highlighted his meeting with the World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick in which they discussed current economic trends, especially in the light of the EU crisis. PM Lukšić underlined that Montenegro “will continue with our policy of fiscal stability, structural reform and improvement of the business environment.” He welcomed in particular the World Bankćs readiness to help Montenegro find more favourable loans abroad as part of its development assistance that would mark a support for Montenegro's fiscal policy.
PM Lukšić underlined that Montenegro has proven its capability to respond to all the challenges facing other countries as well, and noted: “We are only half way there. We are entering a much more demanding phase that will see better implementation of our legislation, further development of transparency and enhancement of the economic system.”
One of the central topics of the conversation was the international security cooperation, and PM Lukšić said that “European and Euro-Atlantic processes are compatible” underlining that: “It is our opinion that NATO membership, alongside that of the EU, guarantees the full democratisation of Montenegro and also guarantees stability and security of the countries of the region.”
He went on to reiterate Montenegro’s determination to contribute to global security: “We remain committed to reforming our defence system and to remaining active in peace-keeping missions. We are willing to strengthen our presence in Afghanistan, which does not necessarily mean sending more soldiers, but rather sending more instructors and trainers that would assist the transition in Afghanistan and would ensure better quality of our contribution to the ISAF Mission.”
PM Lukšić said he and Vice President Biden agreed that Montenegro has done plenty, but it still needs to make those final “ten yards” as Vice President Biden put it. PM Lukšić underlined that more work is needed especially in fight against organised crime and noted that security services in Montenegro and the US communicate daily and that this cooperation brings progress in the fight against organised crime which, as PM Lukšić said, has become a global issue that demands joint efforts.
PM Lukšić also highlighted his meeting with the World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick in which they discussed current economic trends, especially in the light of the EU crisis. PM Lukšić underlined that Montenegro “will continue with our policy of fiscal stability, structural reform and improvement of the business environment.” He welcomed in particular the World Bankćs readiness to help Montenegro find more favourable loans abroad as part of its development assistance that would mark a support for Montenegro's fiscal policy.
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