Senior United States Senator, Mr Lindsey Graham, said that European countries should invest more in the economic development of Montenegro. He said this after the meeting with Mr Ivan Brajović, president of Montenegrin Parliament.
Asked if he thinks US administration shares concern over Chinese investments in Montenegro, Mr Graham said European countries should assist in Montenegro’s development.
“Business with China is a business decision, but Montenegro’s sees its future with us, with the west and more developed democracies”, said Mr Graham.
He pointed out he was glad that Montenegro had made a decision to be independent and that Montenegrin soldiers were deployed in Afghanistan.
“Your next goal is to be member of the EU and you will be faced with two big challenges along the way – rule of law reforms. We are pleased with your efforts and we encourage you to do more”, said the Senator.
He stressed that the next big test for Montenegro would be 2020 elections. The world will be watching.
“If everything goes well in the elections, it will be a great signal to the EU and the world that Montenegro is now a well-established democracy. It is very important that we defeat the forces that are working against us and trying to undermine Montenegro. For the future of the region as a whole. It is our hope that in 2020 you can prove to yourselves and Montenegrins and to the world that democracy is here to stay forever”, said Mr Graham.
“Montenegro is a reliable partner which has fulfilled its tasks within NATO alliance”, said Mr Brajović.
“Meeting with the US delegation was an opprtunity for us to inform them about how much we have done. US presence in WB is very important for us”, said Mr Brajović.
Everybody should take part in the dialogue
Mr Brajović said that the Government “is constantly trying to meet citizens’ expectations.
“Those stories about technical government are not necessary. Hopefully, we will be able to end that story on the Committee on Electoral Legislation very soon and that we will adopt everything international observers asked us”, said Mr Brajović.
