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26.11.2015.
Brussels, Belgium (25 November) – A meeting between Montenegro and the North Atlantic Council (NAC), chaired by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, was held earlier today in Brussels on the occasion of the completion of the fifth cycle of the Membership Action Plan (MAP), in the framework of the intensified and focused talks with NATO. Montenegrin delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Igor Lukšić, and Minister of Defence Milica Pejanović-Đurišić.
24.11.2015.
Halifax, Canada (22 November 2015) -- Montenegro’s Defence Minister Milica Pejanović-Đurišić participated earlier today in the working session of the VII Forum of International Security “HALIFAX 2015,” which addressed the latest moves of Russia's foreign policy and respect for the established international rules and norms in order to develop a comprehensive strategy to avoid endangering the modern democratic system.
22.11.2015.
Washington DC, the USA (20 November 2015) – During her visit to the United States, Minister of Defence of Montenegro Milica Pejanović-Đurišić met with US Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs Elissa Slotkin.
18.11.2015.
Washington DC, USA (18 November 2015) – Minister of Defence Milica Pejanović-Đurišić paid an official visit to the USA, where she met with Vice-President Joseph Biden’s National Security Advisor Colin Cahl and President Barack Obama’s Advisor Celeste Wallander.
22.10.2015.
“Montenegro will continue making efforts in improving the regional cooperation, promoting the common values, and encouraging initiatives aimed at preserving peace and stability in the region,” Minister Pejanović-Đurišić emphasised at the meeting. Minister Pejanović-Đurišić reiterated that the US-Adriatic Charter is a very important regional initiative in this part of the world, adding that the partnership between the US and the Western Balkan countries will boost cooperation among countries which deal with the common challenges and share the same values.
15.10.2015.
The second visit of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to Montenegro over the last few months, as well as the visit of the North Atlantic Council (NAC), is an opportunity to demonstrate once more why we keep telling that Montenegro, its Ministry of Defence, and Armed Forces of Montenegro are fully prepared for NATO membership, Minister of Defence of Montenegro Milica Pejanović Đurišić said in an interview for the Voice of America.
12.10.2015.
Ambassador of United States of America in Montenegro, Margaret Ann Uyehara handed over equipment for detection of underwater unexploded ordnance which valued over $280,000.00. The donation from the American government was turned over to the Navy of Montenegro today in Tivat. The donation included a boat for the exploration of the seabed with the accompanying equipment: sonar, magnetometer, other advanced electronic devices, and software.
07.10.2015.
Addressing of Minister of Defence Prof Milica Pejanović- Đurišić PhD at the celebration on the occasion of 7th October – Day of the Armed Forces of Montenegro.
07.10.2015.
On behalf of the leadership of Pentagon, US Deputy Asisstant Secretary of Defense
dr. Evelyn Farkas, congratulated to Minister of Defense of Montenegro dr. Milica Pejanovic- Djurisic, on October 7th, Montenegro Armed Forces Day.
18.09.2015.
Minister of Defense of Montenegro, Prof. Dr. Milica Pejanovic-Djurisic spoke today with the Assistant US Secretary of Defense, Mrs. Elissa Slotkin.