Minister of Defense, Predrag Bošković, is taking part in this year’s first meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the ministerial level that is going to be held today and tomorrow in Brussels.
The focus of the meeting will be consideration of attitudes in the field of international security and the necessity of offering comprehensive responses to such challenges. In addition, the attention will be drawn to the do far implementation of directions from the last NATO Summit in Brussels, and next steps in the fulfillment of key tasks related to constant improvement of the system of collective defense. Ministers of Defense of Member States pointed out firm commitment of the Alliance regarding armament control, disarmament and prohibition of the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, as well as important segments that contribute to the maintenance of Euro-Atlantic security.
Minister Bošković pointed out that Montenegro continues to conduct policies of the Alliance since the union represents an important prerequisite ensuring safety of the territory of the state and its citizens. Progress of Montenegro made in the domain of the adaptation of NATO command structure is remarkable. This will enable fast responses to all kinds of potential challenges and threats. Bošković said that this year Montenegro will increase contribution in filling positions within the new structure. Montenegro is fully supporting the efforts of NATO put in maintaining peace and stability.
Bošković also met with the Minister of National Defense of Turkey, General Hulusi Akar.
He thanked General Akar for the complete support Turkey gives to the reform of defense system of Montenegro. Bošković pointed out the importance of the implementation of Intergovernmental Agreement on the provision of uniforms for the needs of Ministry of Defense for the period of five years. Bošković and Akar considered the possibilities of the renewal of the capacities of the Navy and Armed Forces of Montenegro and education of Montenegrin human resources in Turkey.
