Press release: Prime Minister Milo Djuaknovic meets US Ambassador Michael Polt

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met in Belgrade today with the United States Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro Michael Polt.

In an open discussion, Prime Minister Djukanovic told Ambassador Polt that the referendum process was being carried out in a constructive atmosphere, in line with pre-defined rules. This was agreed to be of key importance.

Having expressed his confidence of a clear referendum result in favor of Montenegros independence, Prime Minister Djukanovic acquainted the American Ambassador with the Montenegrin Governments activities and priorities after the referendum. This, first and foremost, referred to the consolidation of cooperation with the European Union, with a view to concluding the negotiations on a Stabilization and Association Agreement by the end of the year and the talks with Serbia on cooperation in addressing the issues of common interest and future relations.

Having welcomed such an approach, Ambassador Polt gave his full support to the priorities presented and expressed satisfaction that the referendum process was being carried out in a positive atmosphere, in accordance with pre-defined rules.

The talks were also attended by American Consult in Podgorica Arlene Ferrill.