<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Portal of the Government of Montenegro - RSS]]></title><link>http://www.gov.me/en</link><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to latest news]]></description><copyright><![CDATA[]]></copyright><managingEditor><![CDATA[]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[]]></webMaster><ttl><![CDATA[]]></ttl><language><![CDATA[]]></language><atom:link href="http://www.gov.me/en" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28840/177683.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Statement H.E. Mr. Nebojša Kaludjerović, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Montenegro to the United Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1257513436.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1257513435.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=156 ></a> Mr. Chairman,</BR></BR>At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Mr. António Guterres for his comprehensive report and very constructive participation in the dialogue we had this morning. Montenegro is committed to playing an active role in supporting UNHCR in assisting States to meet their international obligations aimed at resolving the refugee issues...<a href="/files/1257513697.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1257513436.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1257513435.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=156 ></a> Mr. Chairman,</BR></BR>At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Mr. António Guterres for his comprehensive report and very constructive participation in the dialogue we had this morning. Montenegro is committed to playing an active role in supporting UNHCR in assisting States to meet their international obligations aimed at resolving the refugee issues...<a href="/files/1257513697.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28840/177683.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28813/177188.html</guid><title><![CDATA[H.E. Mr. Milan Roćen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro (Address at the First Annual Conference International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), The Hague, 20-21 October 2009) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1256129352.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1256129351.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=175 ></a>"It is a great pleasure to address you on behalf of the Government of Montenegro at this First Annual Conference of the International Aid Transparency Initiative and to thank our hosts for an excellent organization and warm hospitality. It is especially symbolic for us that this Conference is held in the Hague, since the Netherlands is a significant donor for many development projects of vital importance for reforms and overall democratic development of Montenegro. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Dutch Government for this assistance..." </BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1256129352.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1256129351.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=175 ></a>"It is a great pleasure to address you on behalf of the Government of Montenegro at this First Annual Conference of the International Aid Transparency Initiative and to thank our hosts for an excellent organization and warm hospitality. It is especially symbolic for us that this Conference is held in the Hague, since the Netherlands is a significant donor for many development projects of vital importance for reforms and overall democratic development of Montenegro. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Dutch Government for this assistance..." </BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28813/177188.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28751/175714.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović met today the Deputy Regional Director of the WHO for Europe dr Nata Menabde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutual content has been expressed regarding the present cooperation  between Montenegro and WHO and there has been indicated the possibility of further support of the WHO in the realization the number of projects regarding improvement of the public health, particularly in the context of fulfilling the European integration standards...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mutual content has been expressed regarding the present cooperation  between Montenegro and WHO and there has been indicated the possibility of further support of the WHO in the realization the number of projects regarding improvement of the public health, particularly in the context of fulfilling the European integration standards...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28751/175714.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28431/166167.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Speech by Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, CEI Ministerial Meeting,Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 27 November 2008 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1227794214.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1227794213.jpg" align=left border=0 width=150 height=113 ></a> Speech by </BR>Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović, </BR>Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, </BR>CEI Ministerial Meeting, </BR>Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 27 November 2008</BR></BR></BR></BR>Dear Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova - Mr. Stratan,</BR></BR>Dear Ministers,</BR>Your Excellences, </BR>Ladies and Gentlemen:</BR></BR></BR>Id like to start by expressing my appreciation to our kind Moldovan hosts, for investing so much effort and dedication in implementing the CEI agenda, and especially in doing their best to make this Meeting and the Summit of CEI Heads of State, a success...</BR></BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1227794214.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1227794213.jpg" align=left border=0 width=150 height=113 ></a> Speech by </BR>Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović, </BR>Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, </BR>CEI Ministerial Meeting, </BR>Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 27 November 2008</BR></BR></BR></BR>Dear Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova - Mr. Stratan,</BR></BR>Dear Ministers,</BR>Your Excellences, </BR>Ladies and Gentlemen:</BR></BR></BR>Id like to start by expressing my appreciation to our kind Moldovan hosts, for investing so much effort and dedication in implementing the CEI agenda, and especially in doing their best to make this Meeting and the Summit of CEI Heads of State, a success...</BR></BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28431/166167.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28367/164427.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Statement by British Foreign Secretary David Miliband following recognition of Kosovo by Montenegro and Macedonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[I welcome the decision taken today by the Governments of both Montenegro and Macedonia to acknowledge the political reality in the Western Balkans and recognise the independence of Kosovo.  Given the close historic ties both countries have with Serbia and as neighbours of both Serbia and Kosovo, the decision has not been an easy one but it is key to embedding stability in the region in which Montenegro and Macedonia have a shared interest and a positive role to play...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[I welcome the decision taken today by the Governments of both Montenegro and Macedonia to acknowledge the political reality in the Western Balkans and recognise the independence of Kosovo.  Given the close historic ties both countries have with Serbia and as neighbours of both Serbia and Kosovo, the decision has not been an easy one but it is key to embedding stability in the region in which Montenegro and Macedonia have a shared interest and a positive role to play...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28367/164427.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28356/164149.html</guid><title><![CDATA[INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN OF MONTENEGRO AND NATO]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN OF MONTENEGRO AND NATO</BR></BR><a href="http://www.gov.me/files/1224580860.pdf" target="blank">Download document (PDF format)</a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN OF MONTENEGRO AND NATO</BR></BR><a href="http://www.gov.me/files/1224580860.pdf" target="blank">Download document (PDF format)</a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28356/164149.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28219/159821.html</guid><title><![CDATA[VISA LIBERALISATION WITH MONTENEGRO ROADMAP]]></title><description><![CDATA[VISA LIBERALISATION WITH MONTENEGRO <a href="http://www.gov.me/files/1212762492.PDF" >ROADMAP</a> </BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[VISA LIBERALISATION WITH MONTENEGRO <a href="http://www.gov.me/files/1212762492.PDF" >ROADMAP</a> </BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28219/159821.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28054/155602.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Geneva: Speech by Milan Rocen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Montenegro, at the 7th Session of the Human Rights Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[<b>H.E. Mr MILAN ROĆEN</b>, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: </BR>Mr President, High Commissioner Madam Arbur, Exellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,</BR>	</BR>I would like to greet the Secretary-General and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and express our appreciation for their excellent work.</BR></BR>It is an honour to address the High Level Segment of the 7th Session of the Human Rights Council on which Montenegro particpates for the first time. I would like to reiterate our full support to the Council in promoting universal respect for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. We are strongly committted to strive for the universality and indivisibility of human rights, civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.</BR></BR>	As a state in the Stabilisation and Association Process with the EU, Montenegro supports standards and values of the EU....]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>H.E. Mr MILAN ROĆEN</b>, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: </BR>Mr President, High Commissioner Madam Arbur, Exellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,</BR>	</BR>I would like to greet the Secretary-General and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and express our appreciation for their excellent work.</BR></BR>It is an honour to address the High Level Segment of the 7th Session of the Human Rights Council on which Montenegro particpates for the first time. I would like to reiterate our full support to the Council in promoting universal respect for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. We are strongly committted to strive for the universality and indivisibility of human rights, civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.</BR></BR>	As a state in the Stabilisation and Association Process with the EU, Montenegro supports standards and values of the EU....]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/28054/155602.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27940/152536.html</guid><title><![CDATA[ADDRESS BY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF MONTENEGRO H.E. MR. MILAN ROCEN AT THE OSCE MINISTERIAL COUNCIL, MADRID ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1196418954.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1196418953.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Roćen</b>: ''Montenegro is fully committed to goals and standards of the OSCE set out in the Helsinki Final Act. Though the youngest OSCE participating state, as a member of former Yugoslavia, Montenegro built itself into the core postulates of the Document.  We are a small country and active and responsible OSCE participating state. We achieved this by working on two tracks. At home, by adopting and implementing the OSCE basic principles in system laws and practice and on the other side, by promoting these principles, values and standards within the OSCE bodies and forums...''</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1196418954.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1196418953.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Roćen</b>: ''Montenegro is fully committed to goals and standards of the OSCE set out in the Helsinki Final Act. Though the youngest OSCE participating state, as a member of former Yugoslavia, Montenegro built itself into the core postulates of the Document.  We are a small country and active and responsible OSCE participating state. We achieved this by working on two tracks. At home, by adopting and implementing the OSCE basic principles in system laws and practice and on the other side, by promoting these principles, values and standards within the OSCE bodies and forums...''</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27940/152536.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27893/151258.html</guid><title><![CDATA[MILAN ROCEN, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADDRESS AT THE OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1193306707.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1193306706.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Mr. Chairman,</BR>Excellencies, </BR>Ladies and Gentlemen,</BR></BR></BR>It is a great honor to be invited to address the OSCE Permanent Council. In Montenegros modern history, it will be forever noted that this was the first international organization we were admitted to as an independent state. I would like to thank to the Chairman for giving me the possibility to present a short retrospective of our achievements in the period after we restored independence and became the OSCE member. I will give an overview of the current situation in Montenegro as well as of our position towards the OSCE and its significant role in Montenegro"...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1193306707.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1193306706.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Mr. Chairman,</BR>Excellencies, </BR>Ladies and Gentlemen,</BR></BR></BR>It is a great honor to be invited to address the OSCE Permanent Council. In Montenegros modern history, it will be forever noted that this was the first international organization we were admitted to as an independent state. I would like to thank to the Chairman for giving me the possibility to present a short retrospective of our achievements in the period after we restored independence and became the OSCE member. I will give an overview of the current situation in Montenegro as well as of our position towards the OSCE and its significant role in Montenegro"...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27893/151258.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27873/79461.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Split:  Address by H.E. Mr. Milan Roćen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro at the Adriatic-Baltic-Atlantic Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Roćen</b>: '' It is a pleasure to greet you again. When we met last, Montenegro had just become a member of PfP. I am happy to be able to say today that we have made significant progress in the meantime in reforms and in the PfP framework. Based on goals enlisted in the Presentation Document, we have made PARP Survey, and we are now working on IPP. We expect that with NATO assistance both documents will be finalized and adopted by the end of the year...'']]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Roćen</b>: '' It is a pleasure to greet you again. When we met last, Montenegro had just become a member of PfP. I am happy to be able to say today that we have made significant progress in the meantime in reforms and in the PfP framework. Based on goals enlisted in the Presentation Document, we have made PARP Survey, and we are now working on IPP. We expect that with NATO assistance both documents will be finalized and adopted by the end of the year...'']]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27873/79461.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27796/25636.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Bled, Slovenija: Address by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Milan Rocen at Bled Strategic Forum ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1188215899.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1188215898.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=182 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Rocen</b>: ''It is a pleasure to participate in this Forum dedicated to an important and current topic. I congratulate Slovenia on organization and concept of the Forum. It is held at the right moment, when the EU faces decisions vital for the future of the European continent. The challenge of the internal reform still stands before the EU so that it would strengthen its position at global level. An issue closely connected to this is its enlargement and future borders of Europe...'']]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1188215899.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1188215898.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=182 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs <b>Milan Rocen</b>: ''It is a pleasure to participate in this Forum dedicated to an important and current topic. I congratulate Slovenia on organization and concept of the Forum. It is held at the right moment, when the EU faces decisions vital for the future of the European continent. The challenge of the internal reform still stands before the EU so that it would strengthen its position at global level. An issue closely connected to this is its enlargement and future borders of Europe...'']]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27796/25636.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27717/23710.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Vacancy announcement: National Expert for Developing and Maintenance of Professional Web sites for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After becoming an independent state, Montenegro has been facing the major challenge of quickly building up its national institutions capable of formulating and implementing the policies in the areas formerly controlled by the central authorities in Belgrade.  Foreign policy has been one of the most illustrative examples of such areas: historically, Montenegrin participation in foreign policy of SFRY, FRY, and SCG had been specific -  small in its size and staffed mostly by junior personnel as well as diplomats between postings, with relatively significant number of diplomats in the SRFY, FRY and SCG diplomatic service, Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in the sunset of referendum on independence called for better built human and financial resources to operate in the new environment...<a href="/files/1182347709.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After becoming an independent state, Montenegro has been facing the major challenge of quickly building up its national institutions capable of formulating and implementing the policies in the areas formerly controlled by the central authorities in Belgrade.  Foreign policy has been one of the most illustrative examples of such areas: historically, Montenegrin participation in foreign policy of SFRY, FRY, and SCG had been specific -  small in its size and staffed mostly by junior personnel as well as diplomats between postings, with relatively significant number of diplomats in the SRFY, FRY and SCG diplomatic service, Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in the sunset of referendum on independence called for better built human and financial resources to operate in the new environment...<a href="/files/1182347709.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27717/23710.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27719/23711.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Vacancy announcement: National Experts to Support Institutionalization of the International Legal Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2 posts)]]></title><description><![CDATA[These terms of reference apply to the appointment of two national local experts to support institutionalization of the International Legal Department, provide ongoing coaching and training to the new Ministry staff and eventually remain in the MFA following the contractual period...<a href="/files/1182347675.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[These terms of reference apply to the appointment of two national local experts to support institutionalization of the International Legal Department, provide ongoing coaching and training to the new Ministry staff and eventually remain in the MFA following the contractual period...<a href="/files/1182347675.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27719/23711.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27660/22165.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Strasbourg:  Speech by Milan Rocen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro, at the ceremony for the accession of Montenegro to the Council of Europe ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1178879266.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1178879265.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Montenegro <b>Milan Rocen</b>: ''I have a historical honour to greet you on behalf of citizens and leadership of Montenegro. This is a great day for us. A day when we become full-fledged member of the Council of Europe, the oldest, distinguished pan-European organization. I would like to thank to all who supported the admission of Montenegro to Council of Europe. Especially to the Secretary General, President and members of the Parliamentary Assembly, members and chairman of the Committee of Ministers...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1178879266.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1178879265.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Montenegro <b>Milan Rocen</b>: ''I have a historical honour to greet you on behalf of citizens and leadership of Montenegro. This is a great day for us. A day when we become full-fledged member of the Council of Europe, the oldest, distinguished pan-European organization. I would like to thank to all who supported the admission of Montenegro to Council of Europe. Especially to the Secretary General, President and members of the Parliamentary Assembly, members and chairman of the Committee of Ministers...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27660/22165.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27651/21996.html</guid><title><![CDATA[TECHNICAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO AND THE EUROPEAN UNION FORCE (EUFOR) CONCERNING TRANSIT ARRANGEMENTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary General to the Council of the European Union and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the previous State Union of Serbia and Montenegro have agreed by the Exchange of Letters that European Union (EU) may move EU units, their personnel, vehicles and aircraft between Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Kosovo and vice versa, crossing over Serbia and Montenegro territory and airspace. This document sets out the requirements for transit arrangements and the related requirements for Host Nation Support (HNS) by Montenegro, later referred to as the Host Nation (HN)...<a href="/files/1178555134.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Secretary General to the Council of the European Union and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the previous State Union of Serbia and Montenegro have agreed by the Exchange of Letters that European Union (EU) may move EU units, their personnel, vehicles and aircraft between Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Kosovo and vice versa, crossing over Serbia and Montenegro territory and airspace. This document sets out the requirements for transit arrangements and the related requirements for Host Nation Support (HNS) by Montenegro, later referred to as the Host Nation (HN)...<a href="/files/1178555134.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27651/21996.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27341/16596.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Interview of the Assistant Minister Igor Građević on the Stabilization and Association Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[STABILIZATION AND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO AND THE EU</BR>Podgorica, 29.10.2006. (MINA- BUSINESS)</BR></BR>Implementation of trade provisions immediately</BR></BR>Trade provisions of the Stabilization and Association Agreement, which make about 80 per cent of the text, shall be applied immediately after signing of the Agreement, without waiting for the document's entering into force.</BR>According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it shall be possible because the temporary agreement on trade provisions between Montenegro and the EU shall enter into force. Montenegro expect completion of the negotiations on the SAA by the end of the year, which shall enter into force most probably in the first quarter of 2007, since it has to pass the technical procedure. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[STABILIZATION AND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO AND THE EU</BR>Podgorica, 29.10.2006. (MINA- BUSINESS)</BR></BR>Implementation of trade provisions immediately</BR></BR>Trade provisions of the Stabilization and Association Agreement, which make about 80 per cent of the text, shall be applied immediately after signing of the Agreement, without waiting for the document's entering into force.</BR>According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it shall be possible because the temporary agreement on trade provisions between Montenegro and the EU shall enter into force. Montenegro expect completion of the negotiations on the SAA by the end of the year, which shall enter into force most probably in the first quarter of 2007, since it has to pass the technical procedure. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27341/16596.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27248/15234.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE:  Republic of Montenegro and Belarus established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Belarus established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus established diplomatic relations through the exchange of diplomatic notes on 8th August, 2006.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Belarus established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus established diplomatic relations through the exchange of diplomatic notes on 8th August, 2006.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27248/15234.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27246/15222.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Republic of Montenegro and Poland established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Poland established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level through the exchange of diplomatic notes.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Poland established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level through the exchange of diplomatic notes.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27246/15222.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27244/15187.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: New Zealand recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter , from 17th July,2006, addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand  Winston Peters congradulated Montenegro on the membership in the United Nations.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New Zealand recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter , from 17th July,2006, addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand  Winston Peters congradulated Montenegro on the membership in the United Nations.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27244/15187.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27242/15186.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Malaysia recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign country ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign country </BR></BR>In the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Syed Hamid Albar adressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic it is stated that Malaysia recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Malaysia recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign country </BR></BR>In the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Syed Hamid Albar adressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic it is stated that Malaysia recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.  ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27242/15186.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27240/15176.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release:  Republic of Romania and Montenegro established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Romania and Montenegro established diplomatic relations</BR></BR>Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Ljubomir Misurovic and Consul General of the Republic of Romania in Podgorica Mihail Florovici signed today a joint statement in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, establishing diplomatic relations at Ambassadorial level between the two states.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Romania and Montenegro established diplomatic relations</BR></BR>Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Ljubomir Misurovic and Consul General of the Republic of Romania in Podgorica Mihail Florovici signed today a joint statement in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, establishing diplomatic relations at Ambassadorial level between the two states.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27240/15176.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27238/15165.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Republic of Montenegro and Socialist Republic of Vietnam established diplomatic relations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Socialist Republic of Vietnam established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam sent response on the verbal note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro from 4th August , 2006, establishing diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Vietnam.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and Socialist Republic of Vietnam established diplomatic relations.</BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam sent response on the verbal note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro from 4th August , 2006, establishing diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Vietnam.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27238/15165.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27235/15151.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release: India recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[India recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of India Anand Sharma stated that India recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations in a due time.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[India recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of India Anand Sharma stated that India recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations in a due time.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27235/15151.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27228/15121.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Republic of Montenegro and Republic of Chile established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile sent response on the verbal note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro from 24th July , 2006, establishing diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Chile.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile sent response on the verbal note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro from 24th July , 2006, establishing diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Chile.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27228/15121.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27224/15108.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Republic of Montenegro and Republic of Albania established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania established diplomatic relations at Ambassadorial level through the exchange of diplomatic notes.</BR></BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania established diplomatic relations at Ambassadorial level through the exchange of diplomatic notes.</BR></BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27224/15108.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2006 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27216/15088.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Republic of Indonesia recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign country]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Dr. N. Hassan Wirajuda addressed to  his colleague Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic he congratulated the Government and the people of Montenegro on their historical decision.  The Government of the Republic of Indonesia fully recognizes independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Montenegro and ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Dr. N. Hassan Wirajuda addressed to  his colleague Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic he congratulated the Government and the people of Montenegro on their historical decision.  The Government of the Republic of Indonesia fully recognizes independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Montenegro and ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27216/15088.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27218/15089.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Republic of Kazakhstan recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Kazakhstan recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic received the letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokaev  in which Kazakhstan welcomes renewal of Montenegrin statehood and recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state on 25th July, 2006.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Kazakhstan recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic received the letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokaev  in which Kazakhstan welcomes renewal of Montenegrin statehood and recognizes Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state on 25th July, 2006.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27218/15089.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27212/14970.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Republic of Montenegro and the Kingdom of Belgium established diplomatic relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and the Kingdom of Belgium established diplomatic relations through the exchange of diplomatic notes between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium on 25th July,2006.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Montenegro and the Kingdom of Belgium established diplomatic relations through the exchange of diplomatic notes between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium on 25th July,2006.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27212/14970.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27205/14892.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Government of Mexico recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153496723.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153496722.jpg" align=left border=0 width=179 height=220 ></a> The Government of Mexico recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Montenegrin Foreign Minister, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez stated that the Government of Mexico unanimously decided to recognize the outcome of the democratic referendum on Montenegrin statehood...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153496723.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153496722.jpg" align=left border=0 width=179 height=220 ></a> The Government of Mexico recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Montenegrin Foreign Minister, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez stated that the Government of Mexico unanimously decided to recognize the outcome of the democratic referendum on Montenegrin statehood...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27205/14892.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27203/14891.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Government of the Republic of Tunisia decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of the Republic of Tunisia decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro,  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia declared that The Republic of Tunisia expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations in due time and to establish cooperation among two states... ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Government of the Republic of Tunisia decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state.</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro,  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia declared that The Republic of Tunisia expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations in due time and to establish cooperation among two states... ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27203/14891.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27199/14834.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE. Montenegro and Lithuania established diplomatic relations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montenegro and Lithuania established diplomatic relations </BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania established diplomatic relations on 18th July 2006 at Ambassadorial level. It was done through exchange of diplomatic notes. </BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montenegro and Lithuania established diplomatic relations </BR></BR>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania established diplomatic relations on 18th July 2006 at Ambassadorial level. It was done through exchange of diplomatic notes. </BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27199/14834.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27196/14808.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Peru recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Peru recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Peru recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Montenegro.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Peru recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Peru recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Montenegro.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27196/14808.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27194/14800.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Vienna: Address of H.E. Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Montenegro to OSCE Permanent Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Montenegro <B>Miodrag Vlahovic</b>: "It is indeed an exceptional honour and pleasure to address you as a Foreign Minister of the Republic of Montenegro, the OSCEs youngest participating state. What we feel today, sharing this table with the representatives of 55 OSCE countries, is pride and privilege, even more so because the OSCE is the first international organization Montenegro has become part of as an independent and sovereign country..." ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Montenegro <B>Miodrag Vlahovic</b>: "It is indeed an exceptional honour and pleasure to address you as a Foreign Minister of the Republic of Montenegro, the OSCEs youngest participating state. What we feel today, sharing this table with the representatives of 55 OSCE countries, is pride and privilege, even more so because the OSCE is the first international organization Montenegro has become part of as an independent and sovereign country..." ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27194/14800.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27192/14783.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Government of Chile recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153218195.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153218194.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=285 ></a>The Government of Chile recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>The Government of Chile recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries in due time. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153218195.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153218194.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=285 ></a>The Government of Chile recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>The Government of Chile recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries in due time. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27192/14783.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27190/14778.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Republic of Albania recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153155500.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153155499.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=284 ></a>The Republic of Albania recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro informing that the Republic of Albania recognized Montenegro as an independent state.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153155500.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153155499.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=284 ></a>The Republic of Albania recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro informing that the Republic of Albania recognized Montenegro as an independent state.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27190/14778.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27188/14777.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Republic of Iran recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153152075.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153152074.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=303 ></a>The Republic of Iran recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Manouchehr Mottaki, stated that Islamic Republic of Iran decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1153152075.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1153152074.jpg" align=left border=0 width=200 height=303 ></a>The Republic of Iran recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state</BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Manouchehr Mottaki, stated that Islamic Republic of Iran decided to recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27188/14777.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27178/14750.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: The Kingdom of Cambodia recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kingdom of Cambodia recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Montenegrin Foreign Minister, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Mr. Hor Namhong welcomed the decision of the Montenegrin people and recognized the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state... ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kingdom of Cambodia recognized Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state </BR></BR>In the letter addressed to Montenegrin Foreign Minister, Mr. Miodrag Vlahovic, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Mr. Hor Namhong welcomed the decision of the Montenegrin people and recognized the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state... ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27178/14750.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27109/14061.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Government of the Republic of Ukraine recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/news/detail/2088.htm>The Government of the Republic of Ukraine</a> recognized today the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state, respecting the Decision of the Montenegrin Parliament from June 3rd 2006, which confirmed the will of its citizens expressed on the referendum on May 21st 2006. Reminding of the century long-lasting relations with Montenegro, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed readiness of the Government of the Republic of Ukraine to establish full diplomatic relations with Montenegro...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/news/detail/2088.htm>The Government of the Republic of Ukraine</a> recognized today the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state, respecting the Decision of the Montenegrin Parliament from June 3rd 2006, which confirmed the will of its citizens expressed on the referendum on May 21st 2006. Reminding of the century long-lasting relations with Montenegro, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed readiness of the Government of the Republic of Ukraine to establish full diplomatic relations with Montenegro...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27109/14061.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27107/14060.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Government of the Republic of Serbia recognizes Republic of Montenegro as an independent state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1150379152.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1150379151.jpg" align=left border=0 width=148 height=240 ></a>The Government of the Republic of Serbia today recognized the Republic of Montenegro as an independent state, with which the Republic of Serbia will establish diplomatic relations. </BR></BR>The letter sent by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Vuk Draskovic to his Montenegrin counterpart Miodrag Vlahovic, emphasizes that the Government of the Republic of Serbia is dedicated to comprehensive development of good neighborly relations with the Republic of Montenegro...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1150379152.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1150379151.jpg" align=left border=0 width=148 height=240 ></a>The Government of the Republic of Serbia today recognized the Republic of Montenegro as an independent state, with which the Republic of Serbia will establish diplomatic relations. </BR></BR>The letter sent by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Vuk Draskovic to his Montenegrin counterpart Miodrag Vlahovic, emphasizes that the Government of the Republic of Serbia is dedicated to comprehensive development of good neighborly relations with the Republic of Montenegro...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27107/14060.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27105/14058.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Governments of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Federal Republic of Brazil recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Federal Republic of Brazil recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed the readiness to establish full diplomatic relations with Montenegro...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Governments of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Federal Republic of Brazil recognize the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state and expressed the readiness to establish full diplomatic relations with Montenegro...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27105/14058.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27103/14057.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Republic of Italy recognizes the Republic of Montenegro as an independent and sovereign state]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1150378292.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1150378291.jpg" align=left border=0 width=162 height=240 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today with the Consul General of the Republic of Italy in Montenegro Gabriele Meucci. The Consul General handed the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy Massimo D'Alema, which formalized the Italian recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as an indepedent and sovereign state and the intention of the Republic of Italy to establish full diplomatic relations between Rome and Podgorica...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1150378292.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1150378291.jpg" align=left border=0 width=162 height=240 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today with the Consul General of the Republic of Italy in Montenegro Gabriele Meucci. The Consul General handed the letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy Massimo D'Alema, which formalized the Italian recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as an indepedent and sovereign state and the intention of the Republic of Italy to establish full diplomatic relations between Rome and Podgorica...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27103/14057.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27073/13796.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the basis of the result of the democratic referendum on Montenegrin statehood, held on May 21st 2006 and following the Decision of the Montenegrin Parliament on the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Montenegro as well as the Declaration of the independent Republic of Montenegro, from June 3rd  2006, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro has submitted, today, letters to the member states of the European Union, permanent members of the Security Council of the UN, neighbouring countries and the most important countries of the world in which it requested international recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as a sovereign and independent state and expressed readiness for the establishment of diplomatic relations.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On the basis of the result of the democratic referendum on Montenegrin statehood, held on May 21st 2006 and following the Decision of the Montenegrin Parliament on the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Montenegro as well as the Declaration of the independent Republic of Montenegro, from June 3rd  2006, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro has submitted, today, letters to the member states of the European Union, permanent members of the Security Council of the UN, neighbouring countries and the most important countries of the world in which it requested international recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as a sovereign and independent state and expressed readiness for the establishment of diplomatic relations.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27073/13796.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2006 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27065/13660.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: International Crisis Group Report on Montenego's Referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montenegros Referendum,* the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, examines the campaign, result and aftermath of the 21 May poll, in which 55.53 per cent of Montenegros voters chose independence, narrowly clearing the 55 per cent threshold set by the EU...<a href="/files/1149007645.pdf"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montenegros Referendum,* the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, examines the campaign, result and aftermath of the 21 May poll, in which 55.53 per cent of Montenegros voters chose independence, narrowly clearing the 55 per cent threshold set by the EU...<a href="/files/1149007645.pdf"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27065/13660.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27054/13478.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union regarding the referendum in Montenegro ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union welcomes the successful organisation of the referendum on the independence of Montenegro. The EU notes the ODIHR assessment that the referendum was conducted overall in line with OSCE and Council of Europe commitments and other international standards for democratic electoral processes. The conduct of the referendum was a sign of maturity of the political forces and people of Montenegro. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The European Union welcomes the successful organisation of the referendum on the independence of Montenegro. The EU notes the ODIHR assessment that the referendum was conducted overall in line with OSCE and Council of Europe commitments and other international standards for democratic electoral processes. The conduct of the referendum was a sign of maturity of the political forces and people of Montenegro. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27054/13478.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27045/13147.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Tonči Stanišić ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Tonči Stanišić.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed his interlocutor about the current situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum and the activities Montenegro intended to take after the renewal of it statehood.  Special attention was paid to the progress of Montenegro in the European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as the situation in the Region. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Tonči Stanišić.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed his interlocutor about the current situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum and the activities Montenegro intended to take after the renewal of it statehood.  Special attention was paid to the progress of Montenegro in the European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as the situation in the Region. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27045/13147.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27047/13148.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic meets with the Representatives of the US National War College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic met with the Representatives of the US National War College in Podgorica today.</BR>Issues concerning current political situation in the light of the referendum on state status and activities regarding the reforms of the security sector were raised.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic met with the Representatives of the US National War College in Podgorica today.</BR>Issues concerning current political situation in the light of the referendum on state status and activities regarding the reforms of the security sector were raised.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27047/13148.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27043/13146.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release:  Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received Chief of the EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica Jan Haukaas ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received Chief of the EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica Jan Haukaas.</BR></BR>During the talks about the current political situation in Montenegro they expressed satisfaction with the ongoing referendum process as well as expectation that it would be successfully completed.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received Chief of the EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica Jan Haukaas.</BR></BR>During the talks about the current political situation in Montenegro they expressed satisfaction with the ongoing referendum process as well as expectation that it would be successfully completed.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27043/13146.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27039/12996.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic holds talks with the Representative of the Committee for Monitoring of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Charles Goerens]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1147165141.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1147165140.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=180 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with Charles Goerens, the representative of the Committee for Monitoring of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Podgorica.    </BR></BR>During their conversation, different current political issues were raised - organization of the referendum in Montenegro, maintained progress on the fulfillment of the obligations for the membership in the Council of Europe, changes in the region and the progress in the field of the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1147165141.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1147165140.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=180 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with Charles Goerens, the representative of the Committee for Monitoring of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Podgorica.    </BR></BR>During their conversation, different current political issues were raised - organization of the referendum in Montenegro, maintained progress on the fulfillment of the obligations for the membership in the Council of Europe, changes in the region and the progress in the field of the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27039/12996.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27037/12924.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic meets with the Ambassador of Kingdom of Spain H.E. Mr. José Riera Siquier ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1146761601.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1146761600.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=147 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Podgorica with the Ambassador of Kingdom of Spain to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. José Riera Siquier, during Ambassadors working visit to Montenegro. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1146761601.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1146761600.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=147 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Podgorica with the Ambassador of Kingdom of Spain to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. José Riera Siquier, during Ambassadors working visit to Montenegro. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27037/12924.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27035/12923.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović meets with the Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Wilhelm Meier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović held talks with Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Wilhelm Meier.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador about the political situation in Montenegro in the light of the forthcoming referendum on independence and steps to be taken after the renewal of Montenegrin sovereignty...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović held talks with Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Wilhelm Meier.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador about the political situation in Montenegro in the light of the forthcoming referendum on independence and steps to be taken after the renewal of Montenegrin sovereignty...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27035/12923.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27031/12831.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic on his two-day working visit to Bucharest ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic participated at the Conference Serbs and their neighbors- roads to Europe during his two-day working visit to Bucharest. The Conference was organized by the NGO Project on Ethnic Relations (PER) from Princeton, USA in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Romania.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic participated at the Conference Serbs and their neighbors- roads to Europe during his two-day working visit to Bucharest. The Conference was organized by the NGO Project on Ethnic Relations (PER) from Princeton, USA in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Romania.  ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27031/12831.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27029/12830.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Mihail Ungureanu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Bucharest with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Mihail Ungureanu. </BR></BR>Minister Vlahovic informed his Romanian colleague about the political situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum and the activities which Montenegro intends to undertake after the renewal of its independence. Moreover, Vlahovic acquainted Ungureanu with the progress of Montenegro in the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations, as well as the Montenegrin stands on regional issues.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Bucharest with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Mihail Ungureanu. </BR></BR>Minister Vlahovic informed his Romanian colleague about the political situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum and the activities which Montenegro intends to undertake after the renewal of its independence. Moreover, Vlahovic acquainted Ungureanu with the progress of Montenegro in the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations, as well as the Montenegrin stands on regional issues.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27029/12830.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27027/12770.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović completes his working visit to Vienna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović completed his working visit to Vienna with the meetings with the Chairman of the Stability Pact Mr. Erhard Busek and Deputy Special Envoy for Kosovo H.E. Ambassador Albert Rohan.  Minister Vlahović also met with the General Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria Johanes Kirle. Serbia and Montenegro Mission to Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe organized meeting with the group of the OSCE Ambassadors of the EU member states.    ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović completed his working visit to Vienna with the meetings with the Chairman of the Stability Pact Mr. Erhard Busek and Deputy Special Envoy for Kosovo H.E. Ambassador Albert Rohan.  Minister Vlahović also met with the General Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria Johanes Kirle. Serbia and Montenegro Mission to Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe organized meeting with the group of the OSCE Ambassadors of the EU member states.    ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27027/12770.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27024/12551.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Action plan for functioning of the Republic of Montenegro as an independent state]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government of the Republic of Montenegro, on its session held on April 6, 2006, adopted the Action plan for functioning of the Republic of Montenegro as an independent state. The Action plan was made public after its adoption....<a href="/files/1147695189.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Government of the Republic of Montenegro, on its session held on April 6, 2006, adopted the Action plan for functioning of the Republic of Montenegro as an independent state. The Action plan was made public after its adoption....<a href="/files/1147695189.doc"><img src='/webresources/images/icon-doc-sml.gif' alt='Download' border='0' align='absmiddle' /></a>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27024/12551.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27022/12546.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic holds talks with the Ambassador of Albania to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Petrit Bushati ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1145029618.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1145029617.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today with the Ambassador of Albania to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Mr. Petrit Bushati. </BR></BR>During the talks, the interlocutors exchanged their thoughts about the current political situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum, the situation in the Region as well as bilateral relations between the two countries. They mutually expressed the satisfaction with the intensification of the present cooperation between Montenegro and Albania.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1145029618.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1145029617.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today with the Ambassador of Albania to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Mr. Petrit Bushati. </BR></BR>During the talks, the interlocutors exchanged their thoughts about the current political situation in Montenegro in the light of the upcoming referendum, the situation in the Region as well as bilateral relations between the two countries. They mutually expressed the satisfaction with the intensification of the present cooperation between Montenegro and Albania.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27022/12546.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27016/12428.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Memorandum on understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and Austrian Development Agency (ADA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144773274.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144773273.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Memorandum on understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and Austrian Development Agency was signed in Podgorica today. The Memorandum was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic and the Austrian Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Gerhard Jandl.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144773274.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144773273.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Memorandum on understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and Austrian Development Agency was signed in Podgorica today. The Memorandum was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic and the Austrian Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro H.E. Mr. Gerhard Jandl.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27016/12428.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27011/12386.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic holds talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia Ilinka Mitreva]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144688315.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144688314.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=188 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia Ilinka Mitreva in Skopje today.</BR></BR>They exchanged their views on the current situation in Montenegro in the light of the forthcoming referendum, relations between the two countries, changes in the Region and the progress in the field of the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144688315.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144688314.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=188 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia Ilinka Mitreva in Skopje today.</BR></BR>They exchanged their views on the current situation in Montenegro in the light of the forthcoming referendum, relations between the two countries, changes in the Region and the progress in the field of the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27011/12386.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27009/12368.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic meets with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Terry Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144443655.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144443654.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Podgorica with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Terry Davis. </BR>	Expressing satisfaction with the visit of the Secretary General, Minister Vlahovic emphasized the fact that the resolution of the final status of Montenegro would further stabilize the situation in the Balkans and would end a long-lasting historical process...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144443655.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144443654.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met today in Podgorica with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Terry Davis. </BR>	Expressing satisfaction with the visit of the Secretary General, Minister Vlahovic emphasized the fact that the resolution of the final status of Montenegro would further stabilize the situation in the Balkans and would end a long-lasting historical process...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27009/12368.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27007/12273.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE:  Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović begins his working visit to Lithuania]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144256128.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144256127.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=147 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović during his working visit to Lithuania held talks with the President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Antanas Valionis, President of the Committee for Foreign Policy in the Parliament Justinas Karosas and Aurimas Perednis, President of the Committee of the Lithuanian Association of the Atlantic Alliance.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1144256128.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1144256127.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=147 ></a> Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović during his working visit to Lithuania held talks with the President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Antanas Valionis, President of the Committee for Foreign Policy in the Parliament Justinas Karosas and Aurimas Perednis, President of the Committee of the Lithuanian Association of the Atlantic Alliance.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27007/12273.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27004/12162.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Working breakfast for the representatives of the diplomatic and consular missions in Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143819300.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143819299.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=192 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović organized working breakfast for the representatives of the diplomatic and consular missions in Podgorica.</BR></BR>Informing about current political situation in the light of the forthcoming referendum, Minister Vlahović repeated strong interest of the Government of Montenegro to begin dialogue on future relations with Serbia regardless of the referendum outcome.  He pointed out the need for clear and decisive call from the EU to the official Belgrade for dialogue with Podgorica having in mind that Serbia and Montenegro should stay the most important partners in the region.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143819300.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143819299.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=192 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović organized working breakfast for the representatives of the diplomatic and consular missions in Podgorica.</BR></BR>Informing about current political situation in the light of the forthcoming referendum, Minister Vlahović repeated strong interest of the Government of Montenegro to begin dialogue on future relations with Serbia regardless of the referendum outcome.  He pointed out the need for clear and decisive call from the EU to the official Belgrade for dialogue with Podgorica having in mind that Serbia and Montenegro should stay the most important partners in the region.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27004/12162.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27000/12028.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with H.E. Ambassador John Fraser, Representative of the Ministerial Council of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143477121.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143477120.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with H.E. Ambassador John Fraser, Representative of the Ministerial Council of Canada, during Ambassadors working visit to Montenegro.</BR>	Minister Vlahovic informed the Ambassador about the current political situation in Montenegro, especially in the framework of the upcoming referendum on independence...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143477121.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143477120.jpg" align=left border=0 width=240 height=160 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with H.E. Ambassador John Fraser, Representative of the Ministerial Council of Canada, during Ambassadors working visit to Montenegro.</BR>	Minister Vlahovic informed the Ambassador about the current political situation in Montenegro, especially in the framework of the upcoming referendum on independence...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/27000/12028.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26997/11956.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Deputy President of the SDP in German Bundestag Valter Kolbou ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143146000.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143145999.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=175 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with the Deputy President of the SDP in German the Bundestag and Former State Parliamentary Secretary in the German Federal Ministry of Defense Valter Kolbou.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1143146000.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1143145999.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=175 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with the Deputy President of the SDP in German the Bundestag and Former State Parliamentary Secretary in the German Federal Ministry of Defense Valter Kolbou.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26997/11956.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26995/11877.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with H.E. Ambassador of Belgium to Serbia and Montenegro Mrs. Denise de Hauwere]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1142959724.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1142959723.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with H.E. Ambassador of Belgium to Serbia and Montenegro Mrs. Denise de Hauwere.</BR>	Expressing satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between Montenegro and Belgium, Minister Vlahovic welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador, stressing the readiness of Montenegro to further develop bilateral relations between the two countries. During the talks, principle values of Montenegrin society based on the multiethnic concept were emphasized.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1142959724.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1142959723.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today in Podgorica with H.E. Ambassador of Belgium to Serbia and Montenegro Mrs. Denise de Hauwere.</BR>	Expressing satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between Montenegro and Belgium, Minister Vlahovic welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador, stressing the readiness of Montenegro to further develop bilateral relations between the two countries. During the talks, principle values of Montenegrin society based on the multiethnic concept were emphasized.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26995/11877.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26993/11837.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE : Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with H.E. Ambassador of India to Serbia and Montenegro Lavani Prasad]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1142871257.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1142871256.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with H.E. Ambassador of India to Serbia and Montenegro Lavani Prasad in Podgorica today.</BR></BR>In the part of their conversation about current political situation in Montenegro and the forthcoming referendum, Minister Vlahovic expressed his belief that having clear and legitimate result, which would renew Montenegrin sovereignity, would fullfil a cruical precondition for its better future. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1142871257.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1142871256.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with H.E. Ambassador of India to Serbia and Montenegro Lavani Prasad in Podgorica today.</BR></BR>In the part of their conversation about current political situation in Montenegro and the forthcoming referendum, Minister Vlahovic expressed his belief that having clear and legitimate result, which would renew Montenegrin sovereignity, would fullfil a cruical precondition for its better future. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26993/11837.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26988/11748.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic ends his working visit to New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic finished his working visit to New York with the meetings with the Belgium Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Johan Verbeke, German Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Gunter Pleuger, and the UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative of United Kingdom to the UN Sir Emyr Jones Parry.  Vlahovic expressed his strong belief that the Montenegrin citizens would vote in favor of the renewal of the Montenegrins statehood...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic finished his working visit to New York with the meetings with the Belgium Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Johan Verbeke, German Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Gunter Pleuger, and the UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative of United Kingdom to the UN Sir Emyr Jones Parry.  Vlahovic expressed his strong belief that the Montenegrin citizens would vote in favor of the renewal of the Montenegrins statehood...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26988/11748.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26986/11710.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic continues his working visit to New York with the meetings with the UN High Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the second day of his working visit to New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Angela Kane, Assistant Administrator  and Regional Director of UNDP and the Chairman of the Working Group of the UN Commission for Joint Affairs Kalman Mizsei, as well as with the Ambassador and the Permanent Representative of Austria to the UN Gerhard Pfanzelter.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the second day of his working visit to New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Angela Kane, Assistant Administrator  and Regional Director of UNDP and the Chairman of the Working Group of the UN Commission for Joint Affairs Kalman Mizsei, as well as with the Ambassador and the Permanent Representative of Austria to the UN Gerhard Pfanzelter.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26986/11710.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26984/11708.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the representatives of Montenegrin clubs and Associations of Montenegrin emigrants in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic, during his working visit to the USA, met last night with the representatives of Montenegrin clubs and Associations of Montenegrin emigrants in New York. </BR>Vlahovic informed the representatives of the Diaspora about the current preparations concerning the renewal of the Montenegrin statehood and ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic, during his working visit to the USA, met last night with the representatives of Montenegrin clubs and Associations of Montenegrin emigrants in New York. </BR>Vlahovic informed the representatives of the Diaspora about the current preparations concerning the renewal of the Montenegrin statehood and ...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26984/11708.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26982/11664.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic begins his working visit to the USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic began his working visit to the USA with meetings with the Permanent Representative of China to the UN Ambassador Wang Guangya, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Ambassador Andrey I. Denisov, and the Vice President of the International Crisis Group (ICG) for multilateral affairs Donald Steinberg.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic began his working visit to the USA with meetings with the Permanent Representative of China to the UN Ambassador Wang Guangya, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Ambassador Andrey I. Denisov, and the Vice President of the International Crisis Group (ICG) for multilateral affairs Donald Steinberg.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26982/11664.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26976/11508.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Serbia and Montenegro based in Athens, H.E. Rashid Salim Kan]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1141838302.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1141838301.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Serbia and Montenegro based in Athens, H.E. Rashid Salim Kan.</BR>	Talking about the current political situation in Montenegro, Minister Vlahovic repeated the interest and readiness of the Montenegrin Government to undertake all the necessary measures as to achieve a clear and legitimate result of the referendum on the renewal of Montenegrin statehood]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1141838302.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1141838301.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Serbia and Montenegro based in Athens, H.E. Rashid Salim Kan.</BR>	Talking about the current political situation in Montenegro, Minister Vlahovic repeated the interest and readiness of the Montenegrin Government to undertake all the necessary measures as to achieve a clear and legitimate result of the referendum on the renewal of Montenegrin statehood]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26976/11508.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26973/11451.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the OSCE and the Council of Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic sent today, on behalf of the Government of Montenegro, a letter to the officials of OSCE and the Council of Europe, in which he invited them to appoint observes that would monitor the referendum process on the renewal of the statehood in all its phases...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic sent today, on behalf of the Government of Montenegro, a letter to the officials of OSCE and the Council of Europe, in which he invited them to appoint observes that would monitor the referendum process on the renewal of the statehood in all its phases...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26973/11451.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2006 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26971/11340.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Ambassador of Israel to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Jafa Ben Ari]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1141055775.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1141055774.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today with the Ambassador of Israel to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Jafa Ben Ari.</BR>	Minister Vlahovic reemphasized the interest and the readiness of the Montenegrin Government to enable its citizens to decide in what country they wish to live through a democratic and transparent referendum. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1141055775.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1141055774.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks today with the Ambassador of Israel to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Jafa Ben Ari.</BR>	Minister Vlahovic reemphasized the interest and the readiness of the Montenegrin Government to enable its citizens to decide in what country they wish to live through a democratic and transparent referendum. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26971/11340.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26968/11304.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic held talks with the Head of the Department for Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, H.E. Ambassador Jean Francois Teral ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic, during his one-day working visit to France, held talks with the Head of the Department for Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, H.E. Ambassador Jean Francois Teral.</BR>	]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic, during his one-day working visit to France, held talks with the Head of the Department for Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, H.E. Ambassador Jean Francois Teral.</BR>	]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26968/11304.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26965/11264.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Aide Memoire On the Forthcoming Referendum in Montenegro and Ambassador Miroslav Lajcaks Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late 2005 the European Union asked the Council of Europe to have the Venetian Commission assess if the existing Montenegrin legislation on referendum and elections was in line with good practices and standards applied in the countries of the European Union. Following the Venetian Commissions Report, released in December 2005, which has confirmed the compliance of the Montenegrin referendum and electoral laws with the European practice, the appointment of Ambassador Miroslav Lajcak as Personal Representative of the EU High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy Mr. Javier Solana initiated indirect negotiation process between the representatives of the Government and the opposition in Montenegro on all relevant conditions and rules for organizing a democratic and transparent referendum...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In late 2005 the European Union asked the Council of Europe to have the Venetian Commission assess if the existing Montenegrin legislation on referendum and elections was in line with good practices and standards applied in the countries of the European Union. Following the Venetian Commissions Report, released in December 2005, which has confirmed the compliance of the Montenegrin referendum and electoral laws with the European practice, the appointment of Ambassador Miroslav Lajcak as Personal Representative of the EU High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy Mr. Javier Solana initiated indirect negotiation process between the representatives of the Government and the opposition in Montenegro on all relevant conditions and rules for organizing a democratic and transparent referendum...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26965/11264.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26959/11059.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahovic met with the OSCE High Representatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović, met today in Vienna with Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Bertrand de Crombrugghe, Chairman of the OSCE Permanent Council and Ambassador Lamberto Zannier, Head of the OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović, met today in Vienna with Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Bertrand de Crombrugghe, Chairman of the OSCE Permanent Council and Ambassador Lamberto Zannier, Head of the OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26959/11059.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26954/11033.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahović, received in Podgorica H.E. Ambassador Hans Ola Urstad, the newly appointed Head of OSCE Mission in Serbia and Montenegro.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1139587251.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1139587250.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahović, received today in Podgorica H.E. Ambassador Hans Ola Urstad, the newly appointed Head of OSCE Mission in Serbia and Montenegro.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1139587251.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1139587250.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahović, received today in Podgorica H.E. Ambassador Hans Ola Urstad, the newly appointed Head of OSCE Mission in Serbia and Montenegro.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26954/11033.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26946/10793.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović held talks with the Secretary General of MFA of the Hellenic Republic Haralambas Rokans]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his visit to the Hellenic Republic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović held talks yesterday with the Secretary General of MFA of the Hellenic Republic Haralambas Rokanas. H.E. Mr. Hristidis, in charge of the Balkans and SE Europe in Greek MFA attended the meeting as well]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During his visit to the Hellenic Republic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović held talks yesterday with the Secretary General of MFA of the Hellenic Republic Haralambas Rokanas. H.E. Mr. Hristidis, in charge of the Balkans and SE Europe in Greek MFA attended the meeting as well]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26946/10793.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26943/10748.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received Mr. Douglas Wake, Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[	</BR>	Mr. Douglas Wake informed Minister Vlahović about newly appointed Head of the OSCE Mission, Hans O. Urstad, former ambassador of Norway in Belgrade.  Minister Vlahović expressed the expectation that newly appointed Head of the Mission would provide good service according to the basic principles of democracy and respect for human rights, founding principles of OSCE.  He also expects a necessary support during the referendum process as to ensure a legitimate and transparent outcome. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[	</BR>	Mr. Douglas Wake informed Minister Vlahović about newly appointed Head of the OSCE Mission, Hans O. Urstad, former ambassador of Norway in Belgrade.  Minister Vlahović expressed the expectation that newly appointed Head of the Mission would provide good service according to the basic principles of democracy and respect for human rights, founding principles of OSCE.  He also expects a necessary support during the referendum process as to ensure a legitimate and transparent outcome. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26943/10748.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26941/10735.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahovic met in Podgorica with  newly appointed Head of the Office of  the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Serbia and Montenegro, Mr.Lennart Kotsalainen. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the discussion, they analyzed the current situation in the region, focusing on the risk of the new possible movements of refugees.  Interlocutors agreed that since the break up of the war in the region of the Former Yugoslavia, Montengro has harbored high number of refugees and internaly displaced persons in the liable and systematic manner. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the discussion, they analyzed the current situation in the region, focusing on the risk of the new possible movements of refugees.  Interlocutors agreed that since the break up of the war in the region of the Former Yugoslavia, Montengro has harbored high number of refugees and internaly displaced persons in the liable and systematic manner. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26941/10735.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26936/10651.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following yesterdays tragic railway accident that occurred near Podgorica, the Government of the Republic of Montenegro has opened a special account for solidarity with the victims, injured and their families.</BR></BR></BR>Incoming payment instruction</BR></BR>59: Beneficiary customer: /293908-23012006</BR>Pomoć nastradalim u</BR>željezničkoj nesreći</BR>81 000 Podgorica</BR>Montenegro</BR></BR></BR>57:Account with institution: </BR></BR>Crnogorska komercijalna banka AD</BR>81000 Podgorica  Crna Gora</BR>Swift Code: CKBC CS 22</BR></BR>Acc.No 400876851700 EUR/USD</BR></BR>56:Intermediary bank: </BR>Commerzbank AG Frankfurt/Main</BR>Germany</BR>Swift Code: COBA DE FF</BR></BR>Intermediary Bank</BR>CITIBANK N.A. New York</BR>ABA Routing: 021000089</BR>Swift Code: CITI US 33]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Following yesterdays tragic railway accident that occurred near Podgorica, the Government of the Republic of Montenegro has opened a special account for solidarity with the victims, injured and their families.</BR></BR></BR>Incoming payment instruction</BR></BR>59: Beneficiary customer: /293908-23012006</BR>Pomoć nastradalim u</BR>željezničkoj nesreći</BR>81 000 Podgorica</BR>Montenegro</BR></BR></BR>57:Account with institution: </BR></BR>Crnogorska komercijalna banka AD</BR>81000 Podgorica  Crna Gora</BR>Swift Code: CKBC CS 22</BR></BR>Acc.No 400876851700 EUR/USD</BR></BR>56:Intermediary bank: </BR>Commerzbank AG Frankfurt/Main</BR>Germany</BR>Swift Code: COBA DE FF</BR></BR>Intermediary Bank</BR>CITIBANK N.A. New York</BR>ABA Routing: 021000089</BR>Swift Code: CITI US 33]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26936/10651.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26948/10886.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Interview for Daily Pobjeda: Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro The world will recognize the outcome of the referendum in Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montenegro will certainly resolve one of its most important issues this year  the renewal of its statehood. Considering all the facts, the referendum will represent the verification of the need of Montenegrin citizens for the renewal of the statehood of Montenegro. It will also represent the maturity of the population to apply such a decision. Consequently, Montenegrin diplomacy will definitely play an important role in this process. </BR>	Hence, this was the reason for a talk with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegrin Miodrag Vlahovic about current political issues.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montenegro will certainly resolve one of its most important issues this year  the renewal of its statehood. Considering all the facts, the referendum will represent the verification of the need of Montenegrin citizens for the renewal of the statehood of Montenegro. It will also represent the maturity of the population to apply such a decision. Consequently, Montenegrin diplomacy will definitely play an important role in this process. </BR>	Hence, this was the reason for a talk with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegrin Miodrag Vlahovic about current political issues.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26948/10886.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26932/10578.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahović received H.E. Mr. Robert McDougall, newly appointed Ambassador of Canada in Serbia and Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137684995.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137684994.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador McDougall about current situation in the Republic in the context of the forthcoming referendum on independence.  He underlined that Montenegro was decisive to finalize the process of renewal of independence in democratic and transparent way, according to the internationally recognized practice, with the presence of even greater number of observers from international organizations]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137684995.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137684994.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador McDougall about current situation in the Republic in the context of the forthcoming referendum on independence.  He underlined that Montenegro was decisive to finalize the process of renewal of independence in democratic and transparent way, according to the internationally recognized practice, with the presence of even greater number of observers from international organizations]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26932/10578.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26930/10553.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister Vlahovic met  Mr.Lance Clark, newly appointed UN resident coordinator and UN Development Program Resident Representative in Serbia and Montenegro ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137605778.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137605777.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahovic received today Mr. Lance Clark, newly appointed UN resident coordinator and UN Development Program Resident Representative in Serbia and Montenegro.  Deputy Resident Representative and Head of UNDP Liaison Office in Podgorica, Garret Tankosic-Kelly has also attended the meeting. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137605778.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137605777.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahovic received today Mr. Lance Clark, newly appointed UN resident coordinator and UN Development Program Resident Representative in Serbia and Montenegro.  Deputy Resident Representative and Head of UNDP Liaison Office in Podgorica, Garret Tankosic-Kelly has also attended the meeting. ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26930/10553.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26926/10505.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović met H.E. Carlos Abel Martes, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Serbia and Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137429983.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137429982.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=164 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović met today in Podgorica H.E. Carlos Abel Martes, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Serbia and Montenegro, in his farewell visit to Montenegro.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador Martes about present situation in the Republic and intention of the Montenegrin authorities to organize a democratic and transparent referendum about Montenegros statehood in April, according to the internationally recognized standards and practice...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1137429983.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1137429982.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=164 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović met today in Podgorica H.E. Carlos Abel Martes, Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Serbia and Montenegro, in his farewell visit to Montenegro.</BR>Minister Vlahović informed Ambassador Martes about present situation in the Republic and intention of the Montenegrin authorities to organize a democratic and transparent referendum about Montenegros statehood in April, according to the internationally recognized standards and practice...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26926/10505.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26924/10502.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press Release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received the Delegation of the Regional EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received today the Delegation of the Regional EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica.</BR>When talking about current political situation in Montenegro, interlocutors expressed mutual interest that the forthcoming referendum was to be conducted in legitimate, democratic and transparent conditions in order to be acceptable to all parties concerned.</BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received today the Delegation of the Regional EU Monitoring Mission in Podgorica.</BR>When talking about current political situation in Montenegro, interlocutors expressed mutual interest that the forthcoming referendum was to be conducted in legitimate, democratic and transparent conditions in order to be acceptable to all parties concerned.</BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26924/10502.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26595/10481.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović met Nikolaos Kaimenakis, Consul General of the Hellenic Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Informing his interlocutor about the political situation in Montenegro, Minister Vlahović underlined the importance Montenegro gives to the preparation of the referendum, to be held by the end of April...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Informing his interlocutor about the political situation in Montenegro, Minister Vlahović underlined the importance Montenegro gives to the preparation of the referendum, to be held by the end of April...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26595/10481.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26918/10197.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović received H.E. Juan Sanchez Montro, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Serbia and Montenegro in his farewell visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1135095645.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1135095644.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Juan Sanchez Monro, on the occasion of his farewell visit to Montenegro.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1135095645.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1135095644.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Serbia and Montenegro, H.E. Juan Sanchez Monro, on the occasion of his farewell visit to Montenegro.  ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26918/10197.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26914/10072.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro meets Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, Secretary for Relations with States and Minister of Foreign Affairs  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the first official visit to the Holy See, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović met with Secretary for Relations with States and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vatican Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo. </BR>Minister Vlahović informed Archbishop Lajolo about the intention of Montenegro to hold democratic and transparent referendum on statehood status in spring next year in accordance with acknowledged international standards and valid European practice. The interest of Montenegro is to conduct referendum process with full international monitoring in order to have its result, as an expression of democratically expressed will of citizens, credible and acceptable for all, Minister Vlahović said...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the first official visit to the Holy See, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović met with Secretary for Relations with States and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vatican Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo. </BR>Minister Vlahović informed Archbishop Lajolo about the intention of Montenegro to hold democratic and transparent referendum on statehood status in spring next year in accordance with acknowledged international standards and valid European practice. The interest of Montenegro is to conduct referendum process with full international monitoring in order to have its result, as an expression of democratically expressed will of citizens, credible and acceptable for all, Minister Vlahović said...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26914/10072.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26858/8583.html</guid><title><![CDATA[New York: Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic had talks with EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the talks with the EU High Representative, Minster Vlahovic reiterated Montenegros commitment to continue meeting the requirements for the opening of negotiations on Stabilization and Association and the expectation that the process would begin soon, despite the existing difficulties and problems...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the talks with the EU High Representative, Minster Vlahovic reiterated Montenegros commitment to continue meeting the requirements for the opening of negotiations on Stabilization and Association and the expectation that the process would begin soon, despite the existing difficulties and problems...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26858/8583.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26771/6784.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to the article, posted on the website of MINA (Montenegrin News Agency), titled "The scandalous report of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs", the cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs wishes to express the following: ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In response to the article, posted on the website of MINA (Montenegrin News Agency), titled "The scandalous report of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs", the cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs wishes to express the following: ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26771/6784.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26769/6756.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Miodrag Vlahović On the occasion of the ceremony for a successful completion of the second academic year at The Diplomatic Academy "GavroVuković" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister Vlahovic:</BR></BR>"Ladies and Gentlemen, </BR></BR>Its a great pleasure for me to have an opportunity to address you at this special occasion  graduation ceremony for the second generation of students at the Diplomatic Academy "Gavro Vuković"...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister Vlahovic:</BR></BR>"Ladies and Gentlemen, </BR></BR>Its a great pleasure for me to have an opportunity to address you at this special occasion  graduation ceremony for the second generation of students at the Diplomatic Academy "Gavro Vuković"...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26769/6756.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26765/6698.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic meets Head of the Red Cross International Committee Mission in Serbia and Montenegro Christian Bruner ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1113389286.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1113389285.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>In an open dialogue, it was agreed that the past cooperation between the Government of Montenegro and the International Committee of the Red Cross had been successful. Particular satisfaction was expressed with the programs and projects the International Committee of the Red Cross had implemented in Montenegro, as well as with the overall level of cooperation between the Foreign Ministry and the ICRC sub-office in Podgorica...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1113389286.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1113389285.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>In an open dialogue, it was agreed that the past cooperation between the Government of Montenegro and the International Committee of the Red Cross had been successful. Particular satisfaction was expressed with the programs and projects the International Committee of the Red Cross had implemented in Montenegro, as well as with the overall level of cooperation between the Foreign Ministry and the ICRC sub-office in Podgorica...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26765/6698.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26760/6592.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release by Montenegrin Foreign Ministry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic met today with Russian Consul General in Podgorica Vladimir Vaniev. The motive for the meeting, which was scheduled at the initiative of the Montenegrin Foreign Ministry, was the statement issued by Consul General Vaniev regarding the privatization of the Podgorica-based Aluminum Plant (KAP), which was recently published by Montenegrin media...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic met today with Russian Consul General in Podgorica Vladimir Vaniev. The motive for the meeting, which was scheduled at the initiative of the Montenegrin Foreign Ministry, was the statement issued by Consul General Vaniev regarding the privatization of the Podgorica-based Aluminum Plant (KAP), which was recently published by Montenegrin media...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26760/6592.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26758/6552.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic meets Israeli Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro Yaffa Ben-Ari]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1112190716.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1112190715.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>It was mutually agreed that the peoples of Israel and Montenegro were bound by traditional friendship and a desire was expressed to promote bilateral relations between the two states. Particular interest was taken in the development and promotion of bilateral economic relations...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1112190716.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1112190715.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>It was mutually agreed that the peoples of Israel and Montenegro were bound by traditional friendship and a desire was expressed to promote bilateral relations between the two states. Particular interest was taken in the development and promotion of bilateral economic relations...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26758/6552.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26756/6550.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic meets Chair of Russian Duma International Relations Committee Konstantin Iosifovich Kosachev ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1112107701.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1112107700.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>The two parties exchanged views on current political developments in Montenegro and the region, and discussed the ways to promote bilateral relations between Montenegro and the Russian Federation...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1112107701.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1112107700.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>The two parties exchanged views on current political developments in Montenegro and the region, and discussed the ways to promote bilateral relations between Montenegro and the Russian Federation...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26756/6550.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26752/6455.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Announcement: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović departs on an official visit to Poland ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović will visit Poland on the 24th of March, as part of a working visit to Warsaw.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović will visit Poland on the 24th of March, as part of a working visit to Warsaw.]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26752/6455.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26750/6440.html</guid><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Miodrag Vlahović has hosted on 23rd of March in Podgorica H.E. Lavanye Prasad, the Ambassador of India to Serbia and Montenegro.  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the friendly and open talks, the two parties exchanged their views on the current political situation in Montenegro and relations within the State Union. In regards to the bilateral relations between India and Montenegro, both parties have acknowledged the need for a better and more intensified cooperation between the two countries, especially when it comes to economic prospects. In that respect, the Ambassador Prasad has stressed India's interest for collaboration in the fields of tourism and IT, and its keen interest in potentials of the Port of Bar.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the friendly and open talks, the two parties exchanged their views on the current political situation in Montenegro and relations within the State Union. In regards to the bilateral relations between India and Montenegro, both parties have acknowledged the need for a better and more intensified cooperation between the two countries, especially when it comes to economic prospects. In that respect, the Ambassador Prasad has stressed India's interest for collaboration in the fields of tourism and IT, and its keen interest in potentials of the Port of Bar.  ]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26750/6440.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26747/6371.html</guid><title><![CDATA[AGREEMENT ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE STATE UNION SERBIA AND MONTRENEGRO INTO THE UNION OF INDEPENDENT AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STATES SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integral text of the Agreement on the transformation of the State Union Serbia and Montrenegro into the union of independent and internationally recognized states Serbia and Montenegro, sent by the President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanović and Prime Minister of the Republic of Montenegro Milo Đukanović to the President of the State Union Serbia and Montenegro Svetozar Marović, President of Serbia Boris Tadić and Prime Minister of Serbia Vojislav Koštunica on 22.02.2005. </BR></BR>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Integral text of the Agreement on the transformation of the State Union Serbia and Montrenegro into the union of independent and internationally recognized states Serbia and Montenegro, sent by the President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanović and Prime Minister of the Republic of Montenegro Milo Đukanović to the President of the State Union Serbia and Montenegro Svetozar Marović, President of Serbia Boris Tadić and Prime Minister of Serbia Vojislav Koštunica on 22.02.2005. </BR></BR>]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26747/6371.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26741/6151.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Press release: Montenegrin Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic played host to Jean-Jacques de Dardel Head of the Political Affairs Division of the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs and Swiss Ambassador to Belgrade Wilhelm Meier]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1109096734.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1109096733.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=139 ></a>During the talks, the two parties exchanged their views on the prospects for economic cooperation between Montenegro and Switzerland, while the investment of Swiss capital in the development of Montenegros small and medium-sized enterprises was recognized as a matter of common interest...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1109096734.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1109096733.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=139 ></a>During the talks, the two parties exchanged their views on the prospects for economic cooperation between Montenegro and Switzerland, while the investment of Swiss capital in the development of Montenegros small and medium-sized enterprises was recognized as a matter of common interest...]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26741/6151.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26730/5952.html</guid><title><![CDATA[Presentation of Millennium Project Implementation Report entitled Investment in Development  Practical Plan for the Implementation of Millennium Development Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1107428313.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1107428312.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Audio recording: Statement by UNCHR Representative in Serbia and Montenegro Dario Carminati issued at the press conference on the Millennium Project Implementation Report entitled Investment in Development  Practical Plan for the Implementation of Millennium Development Goals]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.gov.me/img/1107428313.jpg" ><img class='migrationmrg' src="http://www.gov.me/img/1107428312.jpg" align=left border=0 width=220 height=165 ></a>Audio recording: Statement by UNCHR Representative in Serbia and Montenegro Dario Carminati issued at the press conference on the Millennium Project Implementation Report entitled Investment in Development  Practical Plan for the Implementation of Millennium Development Goals]]></content:encoded><link>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/26730/5952.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naslovna strana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate></item></channel></rss>






