President of the Republic of Montenegro

June 28, 2006

Ceremony of Montenegro’s admission into the UN

At the stroke of 5:10 PM in our time, on June 28, 2006, Montenegro became 192nd member of the Organization of the United Nations.

Following the adoption of the Resolution on Montenegro’s admission, red by the representative of Austria, on behalf of the European Union and numerous states of the world who joined to the Resolution submitting, admission of Montenegro into the OUN was welcomed by representatives of the world regions. Representative of Zimbabwe bid the new member welcome, on behalf of the states of Africa, representative of Turkey on behalf of the Asian region, representative of Albania on behalf of Eastern-European states, representative of Cuba for Latin-American and Caribbean states, then on behalf of Western Europe states-representative of the Republic of Ireland, on behalf of the host state, representative of the United States of America, and the representative of Serbia as well.

Afterwards President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic addressed to the OUN General Assembly.

The Montenegrin flag-raising ceremony took place at the East River. Secretary General Kofi Annan at this ceremony welcomed the United Nations’ 192nd member, stating that the renewal of the independence was carried out through a democratic process in a fair atmosphere and that Montenegro showed its democratic maturity on May 21. Respecting democratic rights and rules Montenegro confirmed this is the best way to achieve democratic goals. more

June 28, 2006

Montenegro has become United Nations Member State – address of the President of the Republic

Today, Montenegro became the Member State of the United Nations. At the General Assembly of the United Nations, President of the Republic of Montenegro stated:

Mr. Secretary General,
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It gives me particular pleasure and honor to convey the gratitude of the Republic of Montenegro to the Member States of the General Assembly, which voted in favor of Montenegro’s accession to the United Nations only five weeks after the decision of Montenegrin citizens to restore independence. I would also like to thank the Danish Foreign Minister Mr. Mǿller and other Security Council members for their recommendation that Montenegro should become a Member State of the world Organization. Of course, our special appreciation also goes the UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan for his significant contribution to our fast inclusion in UN membership.

After eighty-eight years, Montenegro restored its independence on 21st May thus becoming the youngest country in the world. It restored the independence it had gained at the Berlin Congress back in 1878. Montenegro managed to restore its independence without a peace conference and in a democratic referendum in the process organized in compliance with the best democratic practice and international standards, as generally recognized by all international and local observers. As a result, and taking into account its high democratic maturity, Montenegro immediately received international recognition.

The referendum was held in close co-operation with the European Union and it was another significant step that we made towards our strategic priority related to European and Euro-Atlantic integrations, demonstrating that we have a democratic capacity required for further progress. Our membership in the UN represents a step forward in the overall development of Montenegro and another proof that we have been on the right track. We are aware of many challenges that lie ahead, but after a long period of time, we shall be responsible for our own destiny, in line with the development capacities of our state.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

For all of us in Montenegro, the United Nations have always represented an irreplaceable bond among different peoples and cultures, particularly at times of crises that the Balkans has experienced recently during the tragic war conflicts. Throughout that period, the role of the UN was of paramount importance for encouraging dialogue and compromise. Although Montenegro was not directly affected by the war, it was not saved from its consequences. As a result, the UN role in that period has been even more valued and respected. For this reason, as a new UN member state, Montenegro is ready to actively support the organization’s efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the conflicts and making its contribution to the UN humanitarian efforts as well as peace building and peacekeeping missions.
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June 26, 2006

Statements of the Presidents Vujanovic and President Tadic

Following the talks with the President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadic, the President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic said at the press conference held in the Presidential Residence in Cetinje:

“I would like to express my special pleasure that I had the opportunity today to host the President Tadic. I am especially pleased that the first official visit of a state president to Montenegro was the visit of Serbia’s President Boris Tadic, who has already visited Montenegro, when he preliminary recognized the preliminary results of the referendum. However, this time Montenegro had pleasure to receive the President of Serbia as the first President of a state, who officially visited Montenegro. more

June 26, 2006

First official visit of the President of Serbia to Montenegro

The President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic received today, at the Airport of Podgorica, the President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadic, who arrived in the first official visit to Montenegro.

The two Presidents reviewed the guard of honor of the Army of Montenegro along with striking up the national anthem “Oh, bright dawn of May” and “God of Justice”. more

June 23, 2006

Vujanovic – Rupel Meeting

The President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic received today in the Residence in Cetinje the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Dimitrij Rupel. more

June 22, 2006

Montenegrin President held talks with a Special Envoy of the Japanese Prime Minister

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic received today in Podgorica Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Special Envoy of the Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi, Prof. Akiko Yamanaka. more

June 19, 2006

Statement of the President of the Republic on the occasion of the World Refugee Day

Celebrating June 20, World Refugee Day, is the occasion to underline the continued efforts of the state of Montenegro aimed at providing for refugees and displaced persons. Thanks to that support, great number of refugees /whose number was in one stage in 1999 as many as 140 thousand or one fifth of the overall population/ are taken care of according to our social and economic possibilities. In that way Montenegro joined common efforts in resolving the issues of depopulation. more

June 16, 2006

Press release from the Office of the President of the Republic

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic appointed today advisors on the constitutional system and external security respectively. more

June 16, 2006

Vujanovic-Cobel Meeting

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic received today in Podgorica German Ambassador to the former State Union Serbia and Montenegro, Mr. Andreas Cobel, who conveyed to him a letter from the President of Federal Republic of Germany Horts Köhler. more

June 16, 2006

President Vujanovic sent a letter to President of Serbia Tadic

“You informed me yesterday in you letter that the Government of the Republic of Serbia recognized the independence of the Republic of Montenegro, expressing readiness to establish diplomatic relations with Montenegro, at the ambassadorial level. Acknowledging this decision and highly appreciating decisions of the Government of the Republic of Serbia to enable dual citizenship for the citizens of Serbia, being Montenegrin nationals and the students from Montenegro to be treated as domestic ones, please convey to the Government of the Republic of Serbia my gratitude. Taking into consideration that the Government of the Republic of Montenegro guaranteed in Montenegro to the citizens of Serbia, by Declaration as of April 13, 2006, all the rights acquired, and future rights equality, except electoral, all conditions for the two states and their citizens maximal close relations are created. more

June 14, 2006

President Vujanovic held talks with the Ambassador Badescu

The President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic received today the Head of the OSCE Office in Podgorica, Paraschiva Badescu. more

June 14, 2006

Vujanovic –Gowan Meeting

President of the Republic of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic has received today in Podgorica, Ambassador of Great Britain to ex Serbia and Montenegro, David Gowan.

Ambassador Gowan delivered to President Vujanovic letter of Prime Minister Tony Blair, in which Great Britain announced its decision on recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as the independent and sovereign state. more

June 13, 2006

Vujanovic-Lloveras Meeting

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic received today in Podgorica Ambassador of the European Commission Delegation to former Serbia and Montenegro Joseph Lloveras.

Mr. Lloveras informed the President in detail about the yesterday’s statement and political decision taken by the EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg, indicating the EU commitment to further relations with Montenegro as an independent state, taking into account the referendum outcome and Decision of the Parliament of Montenegro on Declaration of Independence. more

June 13, 2006

President Vujanovic received Ambassador Lipka in a farewell visit

President of the Republic of Montenegro received, in a farewell visit, outgoing President of the Republic Referendum Commission, Ambassador Frantisek Lipka. more

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