Two years of NATO membership have confirmed that we have strengthened security and safety of our country, contributed to the overall stability of our region and created prerequisites for development and better life for our citizens. We can be proud of the fact that Montenegro is among the most powerful world democracies, said President of the Government, Mr Duško Marković on the occasion of celebrating two years of NATO membership.
“For the first time we’ve got the chance to safeguard and promote the values we naturally cherish, together with 28 allies of the Alliance. Without stability, there can’t be progress and every citizen of the Balkans knows that. Citizens of Montenegro should be proud of having the role of NATO ally in global challenges that are present in every corner of the planet. That’s the best part of Montenegrin traditions – we are always there where our partners need us. Today we have allies willing to help us any time”, said Mr Marković.
Prime Minister added that NATO membership was more than just military alliance as it contributed to increase in foreign investments and greater number of tourists visiting Montenegro.
“NATO membership is in direct correlation with the investments indicators and records set in tourism. I believe that even those who opposed Montenegro’s NATO membership see now that NATO membership goes with EU membership. With social progress and transformation which is taking place on a daily basis, Montenegro is getting closer to it”, said Mr Marković.
