Ceremonial Reception of the Prime Minister of Montenegro on the Occasion of Independence Day
The Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, hosted a ceremonial reception on the occasion of May 21 st – Montenegro’s Independence Day. The ceremony was held in the hall of the University Sports and Cultural Center of the University of Montenegro and was attended by the highest state officials, representatives of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, the diplomatic corps, media, non-governmental sector, and notable figures from public and cultural life.
“Behind us lies a millennial state-building past, a historical continuity that is an inseparable part of European cultural heritage and European historiography. We have shared the fate of the peoples and countries of our continent, and everything that Montenegro is today – is a reflection of Europe in miniature. Our inherited multiethnicity, multiculturalism, and multiconfessionalism, which have been defended through all historical changes and upheavals, are values through which we practically demonstrate where we truly belong, and which are finally fully reflected by the executive branch”, stated Spajić.
The Prime Minister emphasized that he is deeply convinced it is the duty of our generation to, for the great anniversary, lead Montenegro to where it has always belonged – the European Union.
It was announced that funds from the EU Growth Plan will be directed toward the construction of 12 kindergartens, 11 primary schools, and two new student dormitories, as a symbol of the determination to elevate the education system to a higher level. Spajić praised the achievements of young people, innovators, and scientists, stating that they are precisely the future that begins here and now. “I am confident that each of us individually, as well as the system as a whole, will ultimately prove that we are capable, in this pivotal historical moment, despite our differences, of choosing the undeniable common interest, public good, and a long-term bright future – membership in the European Union and a better standard of living for our citizens”, the Prime Minister stated during the ceremony marking one of the most significant dates in Montenegrin history. As he emphasized, we need to focus on our real needs, challenges, and goals, and allow knowledge and competence, integrity, and professionalism to be our tools in the future preservation of the dignity and independence of our country.