Mogherini discusses political situation & foreign policy with Montenegro’s PM Djukanović
Federica Mogherini i today (29 March) held talks with Montenegro's Prime Minister Milo Djukanović to discuss the political situation in the country and security developments in the region.
Focusing on foreign policy, High Representative/Vice-President Mogherini welcomed Montenegro's role as a reliable actor for the European Union. She expressed the EU i's appreciation for the country's full alignment with all of the EU's foreign policy positions and encouraged the Prime Minister to maintain these efforts. Montenegro's NATO accession will further contribute to the stability in the region.
Mogherini and Prime Minister Djukanovic discussed the ongoing political talks between the government and opposition in Montenegro and agreed that the European integration process is a joint responsibility of all political forces in the country and requires sustained focused efforts, including on the rule of law.
In their discussion about the general elections that are to take place later this year, Prime Minister
Djukanovic talked about the steps taken to ensure credible elections in line with the 2014 legislative framework, which the EU is following closely
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