The new President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, believes that, after 12 years of independence, Montenegro has a lot to be proud of.
He said that May, 21 of 2006, is a historical date because, back then, we laid the foundations of the sovereign country.
“I think we have many reasons to be proud of our accomplishments and to be satisfied because we were capable to accomplish a lot in a 12- year long period of time. We deserve to celebrate this day, and everybody should celebrate this day, not only those who voted for the independence”, says the President of Montenegro.
Regaining independence was a very important and necessary decision.
“I’m convinced that all citizens of Montenegro have reasons to be happy. We have reasons to celebrate this day as an opportunity for improvement of the life standard. In these 12 years, Montenegro has reinforced the foundations, experienced dynamic economical and democratic development, and it gained international affirmation”, points out the President.
Thanks to the development recorded in the domain of the economy and democracy, Montenegro gained satisfaction from becoming NATO member and opening negotiating chapters with the EU.
“Our vision, declared shortly before the referendum, turned out to be very real and it definitely promises brighter future of the citizens of Montenegro. It was worth fighting for the independence of this country and trace the path of the European development because all this eventually leads to better life. I think that the most difficult part of the task has already been done, and the results are visible”, says Đukanović.
The key thing for accomplishing the main objective, adds Đukanović, is overcoming differences at every level of the society.
