On April 29, 2022, on her first visit to Montenegro, part of a tour of the Western Balkans, U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried congratulated new Parliamentary Speaker Danijela Đurović on her election and expressed her hope that she would work to forge consensus and build the institution of Parliament.
In her meeting with Prime Minister Dritan Abazović, A/S Donfried said that the United States looks forward to partnering with the new government to ensure Montenegro progresses along its Euro-Atlantic path, which includes speeding EU accession, strengthening NATO membership, and promoting an inclusive & civic-oriented society.
