Press release: Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic meets head of EU Observation Mission in Podgorica Jan Haukaas

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic today met with head of the European Unions Observation Mission in Podgorica.

The discussion focused on the current political and economic developments in Montenegro and the preparation for the referendum on Montenegros state status, scheduled for May 21 this year.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of maintaining continuous communication with representatives of international organizations, above the European Union, which was of particular importance at the present time. He emphasized that the executive, acting to the benefit of all citizens, was now focused on making preparations for the referendum, as well as on the activities associated with Atlantic and Euro-Atlantic integration. With regard to the preparatory work for the referendum, the Prime Minister expressed the expectation that relevant authorities would take prompt action in order to secure a fair and democratic atmosphere for the referendum.

At the request of his interlocutor, the Prime Minister presented his view of the post-referendum process and the activities planned in that respect, expressing confidence that a definite referendum result would enable quick international verification of democratically expressed will of the people. This would be of critical importance for the process of European and Euro-Atlantic integration and the engagement of important international partners in major investment projects in Montenegro, which are currently under preparation.