Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Mr Duško Marković, taked today with head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, Mr Aivo Orav, about conflicts in Budva and other Montenegrin municipalities.
PM harshly condemned attacks on the members of Police Department, denouncing it as direct attempt to undermine democratic values and jeopardize peace and safety of our citizens.
Mr Marković emphasized Government’s willingness for dialogue agreement that should take place in the institutions, not on the street.
“Montenegrin institutions are capable of responding to any challenge, in accordance with the principles of democracy and rule of law. As leader in the EU integration process, Montenegro respects European values and standards and will continue its pro-European and reform policy as responsible EU partner”, PM said.
Mr Marković concluded that Montenegro’s interest was to hold elections in a fair and democratic way.
Ambassador Orav expressed concern over growing tensions in Budva. He called on all political actors to ease tensions.
He reminded of the call of Brussels for refraining from one-sided decisions and actions.
