At the initiative of the Supreme State Prosecutor, Mr Ivica Stanković, Montenegro’s President, Mr Milo Đukanović, handed the Second class Order of the Montenegrin Flag to the INL Senior Justice Advisor in the US Embassy in Podgorica, Mr Erik Larson, for his substantial contribution, cooperation with state authorities of Montenegro and support for creating and implementation of reforms which have led to the improvement of the rule of law in Montenegro.
Mr Đukanović expressed his gratitude to Mr Larson.
While stating that rule of law is key priority of state policy and permanent challenge for our societies, Mr Đukanović emphasized the importance of understanding and support the USA provides. He pointed out that cooperation “will continue”.
“I am looking forward to continuing high-quality cooperation with the U.S. Government and I believe it will be of vital importance for achievement of strategic objectives”, Mr Đukanović said.
Mr Larson said he was honored to cooperate with the Prosecutor’s Office in Montenegro for six years. He expressed hopes that U.S. Government would continue to provide support for the Montenegrin judicial system.
U.S. Ambassador, Mrs Judy Rising Reinke, attended the ceremony.
