Minister of Defense, Ms Olivera Injac, had a meeting with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms Karen Maddocks, emphasizing the very substantial and quality cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense, the Ministry announced today.
“She emphasized the importance of the implementation of projects that have contributed to the modernization of the Montenegrin Armed Forces and thanked the United Kingdom for its overall support for reforms and strengthening of the Montenegrin defense system”.
Ms Injac confirmed she believed defense cooperation would intensify and be focused on strengthening existing and defining new projects and activities.
She added that Montenegro would continue to contribute to the stability of the Western Balkans by fostering good neighborly relations and contributing to the collective defense system.
“Ms Maddocks expressed satisfaction with the fact that Minister Injac was appointed to that position, which, as she said, is an example for women and girls in Montenegro. In this regard, she praised the commitment of the Ministry of Defense to the promotion of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 Women, Peace and She pointed out that Montenegro has proven to be a reliable ally, as well as that the successful Euro-Atlantic integration of our country is of great importance for the security of the region,” the Ministry of Defense stated.
The Ambassador expressed firm belief that the United Kingdom and Montenegro will continue to cooperate successfully and stressed the readiness of the British side to provide support to our country in further improving the capacity and resources of the Montenegrin defense system.
