Dialogue between the Montenegrin government and the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, which is to continue next week, will be focused, as we believe, on provisions of the religious freedom law that refer to land ownership issues, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Montenegro, Zoran Pažin, told in an interview for Voice of America, VOA.
“I would say that my visit to Washington was very successful and helpful. I had the opportunity to hear words of encouragement, support and understanding for the democratic needs of Montenegro’s development. I was assured by my interlocutors that the United States is ready to support Montenegro on its Euro-Atlantic path, as a partner, friend and an ally within the NATO alliance, and it is something really encouraging to us.“
There’s a high degree of understanding in the United States for Montenegro’s need to have such a modern law, Mr Pažin added.
He continued: “Of course, we also discussed the issue of freedom of religion, that is, the application of the law on freedom of religion, or belief and legal status of religious communities in Montenegro. I reiterated the readiness of the Government of Montenegro to speak with representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church through an open and argumentative dialogue about all the issues important for the relationship between the State and the Church.”
Argumentative dialogue can lead to a mutually acceptable solution, especially if there’s a good will on both sides, according to Deputy PM Pažin.
