PM Krivokapić congratulates on Students' Day: The future is certain if we have free and educated people

Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić congratulated all students in Montenegro on 4 April – Students' Day. On that occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the students in the building of the Rectorate of the University of Montenegro, saying that a student is the same as freedom, because, as he said, if we have a free and educated people, we do not have to worry about the future.

"The future is certain then. We face many challenges, but our strength is our youth and what you bring as acquired knowledge, competencies, skills that you will incorporate into our society," said PM Krivokapić.

The Prime Minister pointed out that only with joint efforts can we achieve success, as well as a professional and responsible relationship between professors and students. He also emphasised that it is not enough to study well, but that our main task is to be human.

"It is our greatest obligation. We need to be united in knowledge and kindness, not in divisions and various games that are played and in which we consciously or unconsciously participate. The time for games has passed," said Prime Minister Krivokapić.

The Prime Minister noted that this is a time of a new age, which is looking for new people.

"People who are enlightened, who want the best for their country and who will invest everything to make this country different, tailored to citizen needs," said the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Krivokapić stated that we live in a time of pandemic that destroys the fabric of societies, including the fabric of Montenegrin society.

The Prime Minister said the power to change lies with the students.

"Youth ignites changes, and old age slows it down. Together we need to come up with the best solutions. Therefore, we need to think how to incorporate our knowledge through teamwork, because without a team today, simply no one can win. The time of Nikola Tesla and individuals in science has passed. Now the teams win, in which it is known how this knowledge is combined, how it is shared. Most importantly, we must learn to share everything, especially knowledge. The time in which we live is the time of information and when we understand others, we will know better to observe ourselves," said Prime Minister Krivokapić.

After his address, the Prime Minister answered the questions of the students, who informed him about the problems they face.