PM Lukšić: NATO Info Centre in Podgorica to raise awareness of Euro-Atlantic integration benefits

Podgorica, Montenegro (6 November 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Colinda Grabar opened the Information Centre on Euro-Atlantic integration in Podgorica on Monday.

The Information Centre on Euro-Atlantic integration is the project of the NGO Centre for Democratic Transition (CDT), implemented with the support of the NATO’s Public Diplomacy Department, and aimed at increasing active dialogue and knowledge on the issue of NATO integration in Montenegro.

NATO and the EU do not share only headquarters in Brussels, but also similar principles and values, PM Lukšić noted.

“That means that every step forward to NATO is a step forward to the EU at the same time. That is one of the reasons why we strive for NATO membership, and the Centre’s role is to bring it closer to the citizens, ”PM Lukšić explained.

Through conducting an active campaign, the Montenegrin Government has set foundations and informed the citizens about the benefits of the country’s NATO accession, the Prime Minister said.

“Today, the Government and the citizens gain another partner who will, together with all social stakeholders, make a significant contribution to raising awareness of NATO significance,” he emphasised.