Montenegrin defense chief urges support for NATO bid

Montenegro's Defense Minister Boro Vucinic expressed hope that a part of the opposition will vote for the country joining NATO. When this issue arrives on the parliament agenda, this would ensure a two-third MP majority for the adoption of the decision. Montenegrin defense chief urges support for NATO bid In a statement for the Podgorica-based daily Vijesti, Vucinic said he believes that the government will assume a clear stand on this matter in the period to come, and expressed satisfaction that the country is working toward this end, as it will bring great benefits for Montenegro, not only in the domain of security but also in economy and tourism. The experience of the countries who have recently become NATO members shows that joining the Alliance brings considerable benefits, Vucinic said and expressed belief that the government should renounce everyday political needs and abuses if it wants to resolve this matter.

Montenegrin defense chief urges support for NATO bid

In a statement for the Podgorica-based daily Vijesti, Vučinić said he believes that the government will assume a clear stand on this matter in the period to come, and expressed satisfaction that the country is working toward this end, as it will bring great benefits for Montenegro, not only in the domain of security but also in economy and tourism.

The experience of the countries who have recently become NATO members shows that joining the Alliance brings considerable benefits, Vučinić said and expressed belief that the government should renounce everyday political needs and abuses if it wants to resolve this matter.