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The US supports Montenegro in its fight against misinformation

President of Montenegro’s Parliament, Mr Ivan Brajović, met with Mr Matthew Palmer at the very beginning of his visit to Washington. Mr Brajović expressed satisfaction with the relations and overall cooperation between Montenegro and the USA.

President talked about the events in Montenegro after the adoption of the Law on Freedom of Religion. In a constructive discussion, interlocutors agreed that dialogue is very important in the fight against dangerous misinformation campaign and propaganda, the office of the president  of the Parliament said.

Special representative Mr Palmer, reiterated that Montenegro was a star performer in the region and served as an example to its neighbors. He offered any kind of support for Montenegro in the further promotion of its democratic values.

Mr Brajović discussed current situation with the Ambassador At Large for International Religion Freedom, Mr Samuel Brownback.

Mr Brajović explained that country’s goal was to regulate that area in a democratic manner, implement constitutional principles and confirm civic character of the Montenegrin state.

Ambassador welcomed the initiative for direct talks and pointed out that religion should always be an instrument of peace, not conflict.

Mr Brajović held talks with the Congressman, Mr Eliot Angel and president of the Sub-Committee in the Senate for Europe and regional security cooperation, Senator Ron Johnson.

Mr Brajović said that Montenegro never had dilemma over what value system it should belong to. He expressed conviction that enlargement policy was in the focus of attention again.

“I am very proud of Montenegro and the progress you made on your European path”, said Mr Angel.

Mr Brajović delivered an address in the Senate reunion dedicated to current challenges of the South-East Europe and the role of the cyber safety and 5G, organized by the American Senator James Inhofe, president of the Armed Forces Committee.

In his address. Mr Brajović pointed out that we had been faced with various threats of the kind but that we had managed to reinforce our sovereignty and territorial integrity owing to NATO membership.”

“As a responsible and reliable ally, Montenegro adopted Strategy for Cyber Security 2018-2021, encompassing a set of activities and measures aimed at strengthening resistance of networks”, concluded Mr Brajović.

President Brajović will also take part in the 68th Prayer Breakfast.

 

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