During the meeting with Congressman Turner, President Krivokapić thanked President Turner for exquisite and continuous effort that he has been making with regard to Euro-Atlantic path of Montenegro.

- Unanimous adoption of Resolution on Montenegro in the U.S. Congress and new efforts he has been making as the President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly are the unique example of friendship and support that a respected congressman may provide for a small country, President Ranko Krivokapić said.

Representatives of the two parliamentary assemblies agreed that joint efforts were necessary for the purpose of affirming values such as peace and stability which both assemblies (OSCE and NATO) have been promoting in the European area.

In this context, President Turners sees Montenegrin role in the Western Balkan region. They agreed, at the meeting, that the next NATO Parliamentary Assembly should include, among other, the topic of enlargement regarding Montenegro.

President Ranko Krivokapić also met Congressman Doug Lamborn, who is a Co-Chair of Montenegrin Caucus, gathering 47 congressmen who support Montenegro.

They jointly stated that formation of Caucus during Krivokapić’s visit in November 2013 was a significant undertaking, enabling the adoption of the unanimous resolution on Montenegrin invitation to NATO. They also agreed that coordinated activities should be continued in the period to come, aimed at affirmation of Montenegro’s achievement in the key year for our country’s accession to the NATO, with a joint wish – the invitation for full-fledged membership to be sent to Montenegro in December.

On the occasion of President Krivokapić’s visit to Washington, prestigious German Marshall Fund organised a lecture for officials from U.S. administration and diplomatic corps, on the topic: “Euro-Atlantic ambitions of Montenegro – step forward”.

On the occasion, Mr Krivokapić emphasised historical vertical of Montenegro in building multi-ethnic society and belonging to the right side of history in all major conflicts.

- On that tradition, ennobled by Euro-Atlantic integration, Montenegro brings new values to the NATO, measured not only by strength of arms and numbers of soldiers but reliability and perseverance in fight for freedom and justice. Montenegro is even now a part of joint Euro-Atlantic efforts for establishing peace from Afghanistan to Ukraine. The entrance to NATO will create a necessary precondition, as in all East European countries so far, for acceleration of European integration because the two ways are inseparable, President Ranko Krivokapić concluded.

President Krivokapić will attend tomorrow’s Prayer Breakfast and meet the President of the Freedom House.