Parliament of Montenegro has adopted the Law on Election, Use and Public Display of National Symbols. Vice-President of the DPS Board in Tuzi, Mr Nikola Gegaj, says that the law is positive.
“It stipulates absolute freedom in the use of national symbols. By virtue of this law, Montenegro has shown once again that it is committed to building society of equals, while respecting all European standards. It is evident that Montenegro remains committed to improving and protecting minority rights and constantly puts efforts in promoting protection of rights”, says Mr Gegaj.
One of Montenegro’s main objectives is full integration of minority nations.
“Montenegro is home to all nations. Harmony and tolerance are its utmost value and we must all preserve those values”, pointed out Mr Gegaj.
However, president of the Liberal Party, Mr Andrija Popović, doesn’t think alike. He states that the new Law is much different from that has been in force so far.
“LP tried to amend it and improve it, but we were rejected. Use of state symbols of other countries under the cloak of minority nations could be a weakness. That’s why LP didn’t support it”, says Mr Popović.
Politicians from Albania and Kosovo praised the law.
Albania’s president, Mr Iljir Meta, said that adoption of the law was a great step towards full respect for minority rights.
Kosovo’s president, Mr Hashim Thaçi, stressed that it was good news for all communities living in Montenegro. According to him, the law will further strengthen multi-ethnicity and sense of belonging.
Minister of Human and Minority Rights in Montenegro, Mr Mehmed Zenka, said that adoption of the law would strengthen the value of multinational Montenegro.
Vice-President of the Parliament, Mr Genci Nimanbegu, said that national symbols were part of human rights.
“As a measure of compromise, the law is great”, said Mr Nimanbegu.
