EUHR Solana statement after elections in Montenegro

Javier SOLANA, European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), welcomed the fact that the general elections held in Montenegro yesterday were largely conducted in line with international commitments and standards. He congratulated the citizens and the authorities of Montenegro for the calm and orderly way in which the elections were conducted.

Javier SOLANA expects the Government to be formed to continue with its European reform agenda, including facilitating an agreement on a new Constitution fulfilling European standards.

The High Representative and the EU stand ready to support Montenegro's efforts in getting closer to the EU.

This statement is attributable to Cristina Gallach, Spokesperson of HR Solana.

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• Elections in Montenegro - Statement by EU Commissioner Rehn (11/9/2006)
• Commission recommends continuing separate Stabilisation and Association Agreement negotiations with Montenegro and with Serbia  (6/7/2006)
• EU Council Conclusions on Montenegro - 2737 External Relations Council meeting  (12/6/2006)
• Statement by Olli Rehn, Commissioner For Enlargement, on the outcome of the Montenegro Referendum (23/5/2006)