EUHR Solana met with Prime Minister of Montenegro

Javier SOLANA, European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), met today with Milo DJUKANOVIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro.

The two leaders discussed the situation in Montenegro in the context of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro as well as bilateral relations between the EU and Serbia and Montenegro.

The High Representative noted that the feasibility study could be finalised early next year and that he hoped for a positive outcome. He also emphasised the need to use the opportunity offered by the twin-track approach which has opened the way for rapid progress and is taking into account the specific situations of both republics. The need now is for further reform, to strengthen the capacity of institutions, the rule of law as well as the fight against corruption and organised crime. There has been significant progress, but much remains to be done. The speed of progress towards the EU depends first and foremost on effective reform efforts.

Mr. Solana reiterated that the EU remains committed to the State Union, and expects republics to live up to their commitments. He underlined the need for all leaders of Serbia and Montenegro to cooperate in order to promote progress on the way towards the EU.

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