On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke gave opening remarks at the Digital Forensic Center (DFC) 365 2023 conference. The conference, which marks five years of DFC operations, highlighted the project’s achievements and summarized the results of the DFC’s work and impact on the fight against disinformation and negative foreign influence in Montenegro …
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On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke gave opening remarks at the inaugural conference for the Montenegrin Association of Women Judges (MAWJ), organized by the U.S. Embassy’s INL Section in collaboration with the MAWJ Founding President, Appellate Court Judge Mirjana Popovic. The event was attended by judges, prosecutors, government officials and parliamentarians, civil …
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On Monday, July 31, 2023, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke attended the concluding event of the NGO Prona’s “Women Entrepreneurs in Science” project in Berane, Montenegro, where women entrepreneurs gathered to present their business ideas as part of the project’s elevator pitch competition. Throughout this project, 10 teams of women entrepreneurs underwent training and a three …
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The United States Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus’s “Free Groove” travelled to Montenegro as part of a musical tour to promote Defender Europe 23, a U.S. European Command directed multi-national, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO allies and partners. On Thursday, May 11 and Saturday, May 13, …
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On March 28, 2023, in honor of Women’s History Month, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke gave opening remarks at an event at the American Corner in Podgorica. Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Montenegro Slavica Stamatovic Vukcevic, and an alumna the State Department’s Junior Faculty Development Program, led the event, which …
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In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Embassy organized a movie screening at the American Corner in Podgorica of “Judas and the Black Messiah,“ a 2021 biographical drama about Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago. The event included a discussion of the key concepts in the context of the Civil …
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For two weeks during January and February 2023, Montenegro hosted multiple partner and allied armed forces for an elite mountain warfare training event, Common Challenge 2023. Nations came together, forming one force to execute conduct exercises in the harsh winter mountains of Montenegro, including casualty care and evacuation, winter survival techniques, mountaineering skills, and avalanche …
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On Tuesday, January 24th, two ships of NATO member states, USS James E. Williams of the United States of America and TCG Barbaros of Turkiye, entered the Port of Bar in Montenegro with the aim of strengthening maritime security in the waters of NATO member countries and bolstering defense relations in the region. This is …
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In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the U.S. Embassy, in coordination with the American Corner in Podgorica, hosted a commemorative event to honor the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945 and to remember and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Following a video excerpt on the role of photography and film during the …
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There is extensive focus these days on the process of re-constituting the currently non-functional Constitutional Court of Montenegro, and rightly so. However, I’m sure there are people outside of political circles in Podgorica who may wonder what the fuss is all about. When a person is worried about putting food on the table, heating their …
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On December 9, 2022 in Podgorica, six Americans took an oath committing to two years of service in Montenegro as Peace Corps Volunteers. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke swore in this group of Peace Corps Volunteers who will be the first to serve in communities around Montenegro, since the previous cohort had to be evacuated at …
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On November 28, 2022, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke gave remarks at the conference “Safe and Protected through Amendments to the Criminal Code of Montenegro,” as part of the Aware.Safe.Protected project implemented by the nongovernmental organization Prima. The project, funded by the U.S. Embassy through the 2021 Democracy Commission Small Grant Program, aims to raise awareness …
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On November 23, 2022, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke visited Camp Zlatica to commemorate the donation of law enforcement and special emergency EOD response equipment, valued at $3,344,909, to the Police Directorate of Montenegro through the U.S. European Command’s Title 10, Section 333 program – Building Partner Capacity. The equipment, which includes such items …
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On November 18, 2022, the Marines of Detachment Podgorica hosted members of the U.S. Embassy and the community for the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The event included the traditional raising of the colors, cake-cutting ceremony, and reading from the scroll. The Guest of Honor, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, gave remarks honoring the fallen. …
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On September 12, 2022, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke presided over the donation of state-of-the-art interdiction equipment to Montenegrin Border Police as part of its Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program. Valued at approximately $100,000, the donation consists of videoscope inspection system, contraband detector, night and day vision binoculars, thermal imager cameras, GPSs, spotlights, …
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On Wednesday, September 7, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke attended the joint combined training organized by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) for special units of the Montenegrin Police Administration, the Army of Montenegro, and the U.S. Army Special Forces. The training focused on improving basic medical skills, combat marksmanship, close-quarters combat (CQB), low-light/night operations, and …
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On August 29, 2022, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke participated in a roundtable with Montenegrin and other regional startups and U.S. partners titled “Digital Den Connects: Continents.” This third and final roundtable marks the successful completion of the Montenegrin Tech and Startup Bridge (MTSB), a $150,000 U.S.-funded grant project with NGO Digital Den, which facilitated connections …
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Ambassador Reinke visited Bar today and met with the mayor Dušan Raičević to announce the $104,000 donation of a specialized firefighting/rescue pickup truck, which will help with emergency response efforts in the event of a wildfire or fire in a remote, rural location. The Embassy is proud to have partnered with the Civil …
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Ambassador Reinke spoke at a Queer Montenegro panel on the importance of including LGBTQI+ topics in the education system in Montenegro on June 28, 2022. The Embassy is proud to support Queer Montenegro’s project which includes the development of practical guidelines for engaging with youth on LGBTQI+ issues and the establishment of Gay-Straight Alliance clubs …
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Ambassador Reinke participated in a roundtable hosted by the University of Montenegro’s Faculty of Economics on June 3, 2022 which explored the challenges and the opportunities facing the Western Balkans in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. In her remarks, Ambassador Reinke reiterated that the …
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By U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjust war on Ukraine has unleashed horrific violence and caused immense death and destruction. As you watch the news from Ukraine and witness the horrors of this war in the images from towns like Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Mariupol, many of you must …
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Ambassador Reinke joined the Ministers of Economic Development and Tourism, Finance, and Science and Technological Development in an innovation roundtable hosted on June 1, 2022 by Digital Den. In her remarks, she underscored that the United States is committed to helping to create a broadly prosperous and economically resilient Montenegro, which includes fostering innovation and …
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Ambassador Reinke joined Podgorica Mayor Ivan Vuković on a visit to the Urbana bašta Podgorica, which is managed by the Municipality of Podgorica in cooperation with the NGO Paradigma on April 14, 2022. One of the six greenhouses constructed throughout Montenegro as part of Paradigma’s #NovaMoba initiative is located in this new community garden. The …
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Ambassador Reinke joined representatives from various Montenegrin institutions and NGOs, in addition to school principals for the launch of the Montenegro Civic Education Project on April 7, 2022. The Embassy, in partnership with the project implementer, PHI International, is supporting this new and innovative program which seeks to empower youth and build stronger, …
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Ambassador Reinke joined representatives from 20 U.S. businesses active in Montenegro to formally launch an Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Country Chapter in Montenegro on April 6, 2022. OSAC is a public-private partnership security network established by the U.S. State Department in 1985 which offers American business security representatives the opportunity to network and share …
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By U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke This is a dangerous moment for Europe and for freedom-loving people around the world. By launching a premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has also committed an assault on the principles that uphold global peace and democracy. Of these principles, one of the …
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Ambassador Reinke visited Berane on December 10, 2021 to announce the donation of PCR lab equipment valued at $174,000 to the health center through the U.S. European Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, which will greatly speed-up test processing time for residents of northern Montenegro. The Embassy is pleased to have partnered with the Ministry of Health, …
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The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce the construction of a new campus for the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. On September 20, 2021, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke Reinke, Mayor Ivan Vuković, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Ljubomir Misurovic signed a stone which will be placed in the foundation of our …
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by U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke and UK Ambassador Karen Maddocks Members of the international community who care about Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic trajectory were deeply shaken by the recent events surrounding the enthronement of Metropolitan Joanikije. There’s no doubt that these events clearly raised strong feelings. They also attracted extremists, in addition to foreign actors, who …
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Montenegro. The first United States-Montenegro Economic Dialogue was held via video conference on September 16, 2021. Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, and Senior Bureau Official for Economic and Business …
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DFC 365 2021 Conference September 16, 2021 It is a pleasure to be here with you today as we mark the third anniversary of the Digital Forensic Center. I want to commend you, Savo, and the Atlantic Council of Montenegro for working tirelessly to promote Western values and to advance Montenegro along its Euro-Atlantic …
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On May 13, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke visited the National Police Directorate’s Forensic Center in Danilovgrad to donate IT equipment valued at $108,000. This equipment provides the Forensic Center with a secure computer network and data storage, helping the center as it prepares to transition to an automated laboratory information management system. Ambassador …
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U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, in the company of historians Nebojsa Čagorović and Slavko Burzanović, the director of the Museums and Galleries of Podgorica, Vučić Ćetković, and the director of the NGO Paradigma, Brit Boone, visited an exhibition featuring photos taken by members of the historic American Red Cross mission to Montenegro after the end …
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On February 22, 2021, Ambassador Reinke participated in a roundtable organized by the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO) and the Montenegrin Parliament to discuss electoral reform. In her virtual address, the Ambassador said that she was very proud that the State Department, along with the National Endowment for Democracy and the National Democratic Institute, was able to support …
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U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, together with the Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Erik Larson, joined the President of the Basic Court in Podgorica, Zeljka Jovovic, for a tour of the court’s newly renovated large courtroom on January 29, 2021. Through the U.S. Embassy’s Rule of Law Program, approximately $280,000 was …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM), officially presided over the graduation of students from Nikšić from their two-year Access Microscholarship Program on January 21, 2021. The graduation ceremony was organized virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, …
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Today, in the United States, we will swear-in our 46th president, Joe Biden. We will also swear-in our 49th vice president, Kamala Harris, who will be making history as the first woman, African American, and Asian American to hold the position. This milestone in our democracy is cause for celebration. Yet, today, the United States …
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On January 15, 2021, U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke and Minister of Interior Sergej Sekulović signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ministry of the Interior of Montenegro. The document formalizes the parties’ intent to implement information sharing mechanisms to identify potential security risks, conduct risk assessments, and identify travelers engaged in transnational organized crime or terrorism.
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On December 16, 2020 Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke spoke with Montenegrin government officials who are participating in an online seminar on transnational organized crime. The seminar examines the use of strategy in countering transnational organized crime and how the use of a strategy strengthens efforts against all forms of organized crime. The U.S. Embassy, through …
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As we confront the global COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing challenges together, we are reminded of the enduring value of education and cooperation – both are at the core of our ability to handle these challenges. This year, like every year since 2000, we mark International Education Week. Education and exchanges, like many other aspects of …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke presented an equipment donation on October 8, 2020 to the Montenegrin Police Directorate and its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Prevention of Terrorism Financing Department. The U.S. Embassy, through its International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), donated hardware and software required to establish a secure data network within the AML Department, enabling …
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The United States is leading the global response to COVID-19. The United States has pledged more than $20.5 billion in assistance around the world, including more than $115 million in Europe and Eurasia from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. Our global efforts build upon decades of U.S. …
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Following the State Election Commission’s release of the official results from the parliamentary elections which took place on August 30, 2020, the United States applauds Montenegro for showing democratic maturity while holding peaceful and participatory elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. government respects the professionalism and dedication of all those who played a role …
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As an American and as a human being, I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the events transpiring in my country over the last several days. The murder of George Floyd has rightly horrified the world and reminded us all that, while the United States aspires to the highest ideals, our history has borne …
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The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica organized a Montenegro Airlines flight on the morning of April 9, 2020 to transport 26 U.S. citizens and residents to London, for onward flights home to the United States. The flight stopped in Sarajevo on the way, picking up an additional 22 U.S. citizens and residents. Nationals of Canada, Hungary, …
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Dear Friends: I have been deeply touched by the recent scenes from Italy of people gathering on their balconies to sing or play instruments for their neighbors. This is surely a tribute to the Italian spirit, a spirit I know Montenegro shares. I have been inspired by the home-made banners draped from Italian balconies urging people to …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) president Dragana Radoman, Mayor of Cetinje Aleksandar Kašćelan, and Ministry of Education representative Marash Dukaj officially launched the English Access Program in Cetinje on March 9, 2020. This is the fifth Access Program in Montenegro, building upon the …
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On March 5, Ambassador Reinke met with a group from the Montenegrin Association of Political Science Students (MAPSS) as part of its “Embassy Days” initiative. This was the Ambassador’s second time hosting “Embassy Days” where students visited the U.S. Embassy to learn from the Ambassador and other American officers about their diplomatic activities. The Ambassador …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke presented an equipment donation today to the Montenegrin Border Police at its newly established National Coordination Center in Podgorica. The U.S. Embassy, through its ICITAP program, facilitated the donation of the equipment, valued at close to $100,000 USD. Since 2010, the U.S. Embassy has allocated over $17 million dollars for programs to …
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Ambassador Reinke unveiled a collection of artworks at her residence on February 20, 2019 as part of the Art in Embassies program. View this post on Instagram Thank you to all our partners and friends from the world of 🇲🇪 arts and culture who came last night to the official unveiling of my art collection, made possible by the Art in Embassies Program. Each of these paintings speaks to me and is representative of the American experience. I’m glad to see that many of my guests enjoyed the collection, which focuses on the rugged beauty of nature – something that both the 🇺🇸 United States and 🇲🇪 Montenegro share in abundance. A post shared by Ambasadorka SAD Džudi Rajnke (@us_ambassador_mne) on Feb 21, 2020 at 3:40am PST The Department of State’s …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke gave a presentation at the University of Montenegro’s Faculty of Economy on February 20, 2020. As part of a series of guest lectures marking the faculty’s 60th anniversary, Ambassador Reinke spoke to approximately 100 students about the U.S. experience regarding the crucial role of entrepreneurship in supporting a democratic society. #Entrepreneurship is a …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke joined Labor and Social Welfare Minster Kemal Purisic and Interior Minister Mevludin Nuhodzic to visit a newly opened shelter for human trafficking victims in Danilovgrad on February 19, 2020. https://twitter.com/USAmbMNE/status/1230151138764304385 Ambassador Reinke praised the opening of this shelter for survivors of human trafficking as a positive step forward that will provide support …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke hosted alumni of the State Department’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program, on February 5, 2019. Montenegrin leaders from spheres ranging from government to civil society and the media gathered to celebrate the enduring friendship between the United States and Montenegro. Our exchange program alumni are the embodiment of …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke met with the Rector of the University of Montenegro, Danilo Nikolić, on January 30. The two discussed higher education in both Montenegro and the United States and potential avenues for future cooperation. Ambassador Reinke then joined Rector Nikolić in planting an olive tree as a sign of the long-standing partnership in education …
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As 2019 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments that have shaped the U.S.-Montenegrin relationship. From our recent collaboration to defend against malicious cyber actors, to working together to contribute to the NATO alliance’s collective security, our cooperation has helped to spread peace, security, and prosperity. These activities are …
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Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke traveled to Pljevlja December 6 – 7, 2019. She met with Mayor Igor Golubović, and discussed areas of cooperation between the U.S. and the Pljevlja Municipality.. Thank you to Mayor Golubović and the community of #Pljevlja for hosting me and for supporting our @ACPljevlja , a great community resource! Insightful discussion on current …
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Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke visited two U.S. Humanitarian Assistance (HA) Program projects in Bijelo Polje on December 5, 2019. The United States European Command HA Program allocated $245,000 to expand the “Tisa” Day Care Center for children with disabilities. The improvements were completed in 2018. Wonderful to see how 🇺🇸 @US_EUCOM assistance has had a positive …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke met with five Montenegrin educators on December 2, 2019 who had recently returned from an exchange program in the United States to learn first-hand about U.S. federal, state, and local government efforts to promote media literacy for students. Through meetings with interlocutors in Washington, Los Angeles, and Chicago they explored current trends …
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Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback visited Montenegro November 15-16, 2019 to meet with religious leaders, including the Jewish community, the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Montenegrin Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, and the Islamic Community. In addition to Montenegro, Ambassador Brownback is visiting Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, and the Netherlands, …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke opened the renovated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Hospital in Podgorica on November 15, 2019. As part of a joint project with the Montenegrin Government, the United States made contributions valued at over $275,000 dollars to upgrades to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This project is one of four health-related …
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The U.S. Embassy hosted a group of young Montenegrins who submitted winning essays in Alfa Center’s national essay competition on the Euro-Atlantic integration process and challenges. It’s inspiring to talk to talented Montenegrin youth essay writers about our shared values as #NATO members. Hvala @alfacentarnk na inicijativi. It’s important to discuss relevant issues and ask the hard …
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On Monday, 11 November, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke and Defense Attaché LTC Robert C. Perry observed Veterans Day by laying wreaths in the Nikšić cemetery at the gravesites of six U.S. World War I veterans of Montenegrin origin. View this post on Instagram …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Reinke visited the newly renovated facilities of the “18. oktobar” school in Bioce on November 7, 2019. The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, through the U.S. Embassy and its Office of Defense Cooperation, allocated $109,000 U.S. dollars for this renovation. It’s fun to go back to school 😊 …
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This call for proposals is now CLOSED. The U.S. Embassy is accepting project proposals to preserve cultural sites or objects and museum collections of historical or cultural significance to the cultural heritage of Montenegro ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 for the 2020 AFCP Small Grants Program until December 10, 2019. Disclaimer: Issuance of this NOTICE OF Funding …
Read More» This call for proposals is now CLOSED. The U.S Embassy is accepting project abstracts for the 2020 AFCP Large Grants Program until December 4, 2019. Proposals to preserve cultural sites or objects and museum collection of historical or cultural significance to the cultural heritage of Montenegro may range from $200,000 to $800,000. This competitive global fund was established …
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Ambassador Judy Reinke joined Minister of Defense Predrag Boskovic October 23, 2019 for the signing of an agreement finalizing the sale of 67 state of the art joint light tactical vehicles, which are manufactured by U.S. company Oshkosh. The acquisition is a positive step forward in NATO ally Montenegro’s ongoing efforts to modernize its Armed …
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Ambassador Reinke spoke at the Atlantic Council of Montenegro’s Digital Forensic Center 365 Conference October 22 in Podgorica. In her remarks, the Ambassador discussed U.S. government efforts to combat and build resilience against entities that endeavor to undermine democracies through the spread of disinformation and malign influence. Very pleased to join the Atlantic Council of …
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Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke met with Montenegrin female leaders from the Women’s Political Network September 24. Members of the network, who are representatives of various political parties in Montenegro, spoke with the Ambassador about encouraging greater female participation in government in order to ensure that Montenegro has a truly participatory, representative democracy. Wonderful to meet …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) officially presided over the graduation of participants in a two-year Access Microscholarship Program in Rožaje on September 10. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, afterschool English-language learning program for outstanding students sponsored by the U.S. Department …
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Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke hosted a reception on September 9 to welcome newly arrived Public Affairs Officer Nicole Gallagher. Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Palmer, who was on a three-day visit to Montenegro, also attended the reception. As a sign of the U.S. enduring commitment to the Western Balkans, the State Department recently named Palmer …
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Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke visited Kolašin on August 15, marking the 15th municipality she has visited since arriving in Montenegro at the end of last year. During her trip, the Ambassador visited the historic Morača Monastery. View this post on Instagram Uživala sam u posjeti #ManastirMorača #Kolašin. Deeply impressed by #Morača Monastery’s beauty and history. Visiting the monastery helps me to better understand and appreciate #Montenegro’s 🇲🇪 diverse heritage. A post …
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Thank you to all of our friends and partners for attending our celebration of the 243rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The theme for this year’s event was American Road Trip. At the beginning of the celebration ceremony, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke welcomed the guests. Predsjedniče Đukanoviću, dame i gospodo, Dobro veče i …
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The Embassy of the United States to Montenegro, in cooperation with the Center for Training of the Judiciary and State Prosecution, organized a conference on the use of administrative law in the fight against organized crime and corruption on May 7-8 in Petrovac. This is one in a series of events focused on combining efforts …
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Ambassador Reinke celebrated the 10th anniversary of the American Corner on April 24 in Pljevlja with Mayor Djacic and local partners. The Ambassador thanked the community for its long-standing support of the American Corner and encouraged the continued use of the Corner’s resources. American Corner Pljevlja, one of three in Montenegro, opened its doors …
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U.S. Embassy Podgorica hosted the 2019 EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Recruiting Tour in Podgorica on April 8, 2019. Despite rainy weather, more than 400 Montenegrin high school and university students came to the fair to meet with representatives from 14 U.S. universities. Through their discussions, students learned about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities at a wide range …
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The Embassy of United States, in cooperation with Montenegro’s Ministry of Justice of Montenegro, organized a conference on criminal justice responses to cyber attacks on February 25 and 26 in Budva. As a NATO member and leading candidate for EU accession, Montenegro is taking concrete steps to improve its cyber security. In particular, Montenegro …
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On February 20, Ambassador Reinke delivered opening remarks at the World Conference of Women in the Security Sector, stressing the importance of gender equality and the role of women in the police and other security forces. The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, through its ICITAP and INL rule of law programs, supported this conference, which gathered …
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Judy Rising Reinke, a distinguished American diplomat with decades of public service, presented her diplomatic credentials to President of Montenegro Milo Djukanović in Cetinje. Ambassador Reinke is the fourth U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro since the country regained independence in 2006. It was an honor to present my diplomatic credentials today to President Milo Đukanović. I …
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Public Affairs Officer Jeff Adler joined representatives from the Fund for Active Citizenship on November 27 to announce the first round of recipients for the project “Action for a Stronger CSO Voice.” The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica awarded $175,000 to the Fund for Active Citizenship earlier this year to provide smaller grants supporting civil society organizations in Montenegro. Congratulations …
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Thank you to all of our friends and partners for attending our celebration of the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The theme for this year’s event was Viva Las Vegas! We owe special thanks to the student choir from Musical School Vasa Pavic for performing Montenegro’s national anthem. In addition, the Embassy thanks …
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On March 28, 2018, the U.S. Embassy organized a conference on major case management, including training on organized crime and corruption techniques. Ambassador Uyehara delivered opening remarks, stressing the important work of Montenegrin partners in strengthening the rule of law.
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On March 19, the U.S. Embassy’s INL Rule of Law Program supported the organization of the Conference titled “Extremist Radicalization and Violence Assessment – an analysis of needs, gaps and opportunities to address violent extremism in Montenegro.” (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; …
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On March 2, Ambassador Uyehara and Minister of Education Damir Sehovic met to discuss bilateral cooperation in the area of education. Ambassador Uyehara and Minister Sehovic signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen and develop cultural ties between the United States and Montenegro through the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program. The Memorandum details measures both partners …
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On Monday, February 12, U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Uyehara delivered a donation consisting of food and hygienic items to the Red Cross for recipients of social welfare from the Secretariat for Work, Youth, and Social Welfare of the Municipality of Podgorica. The Ambassador presented the donation to the Red Cross at the People’s Kitchen …
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On January 29-30, 2018, the U.S. Embassy’s INL Rule of Law Program organized a conference titled “Integrated Anti-Corruption Investigations.” Ambassador Uyehara gave opening remarks, stressing the importance of cooperation between all authorities in the fight against corruption. This conference served as a platform to discuss relevant cases among prosecutors of the region, as well …
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On January 24, 2018, Ambassador Uyehara met with the to hold a ceremony marking the donation of IT equipment and software. This donation – worth more than $40,000 – will assist the Agency in more efficiently and effectively investigating asset declaration forms of Montenegrin public officials. Ambassador Uyehara also stressed the importance of open, fair, …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara, together with the Regional English Language Officer Jen MacArthur and English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) President Dragana Radoman officially launched international English language teacher training program “Cross-Border Classroom Connections” on January 10 in Budva. The program covers 40 hours of training for approximately 75 current English language …
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On December 11, 2017, the Embassy of the United States supported the organization of the XI Conference Dedicated to the Fight against Corruption, organized by the Network for Affirmation of NGO Sector (MANS). Ambassador Uyehara gave opening remarks, stressing the importance of the fight against all forms of corruption, particularly political corruption and the recovery …
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On November 20, 2017, the U.S. Embassy’s INL Rule of Law Program organized a conference titled “Use of Montenegrin Criminal Law to Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism.” H.E. Ambassador Uyehara and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Zoran Pazin gave opening remarks, stressing the importance of commitment in the fight against all forms of terrorism. …
Read More» The U.S Embassy is accepting project abstracts for the 2018 AFCP Large Grants Program until December 31, 2017. If, following the technical review, rating, and ranking of abstracts are invited to advance to Round 2, the Applicants shall submit full project proposals. This competitive global fund was established to help countries preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is accepting project proposals for the 2018 AFCP Small Grants Program until December 31, 2017. This competitive global fund was established to help countries preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures. The projects selected to receive funding under this program will advance U.S. diplomatic goals and demonstrate the depth of U.S. respect …
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On the second day of her October 26-27 visit to northern Montenegro, Ambassador Uyehara spoke at the closing event of an U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission-funded project about preventing youth radicalization in three northern municipalities implemented by ForumMNE. #USpartnerMNE Today we are in #Berane , discussing tolerance & cooperation with youth from …
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The United States Embassy in Podgorica, INL Rule of Law Program, in Cooperation with the Supreme State Prosecution Office organized a Workshop on Public Relations in State Prosecution. The aim of this workshop is to discuss best practices and possibilities to further enhance the increasing transparency of State Prosecution. U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM), officially launched the Access Microscholarship Program in Rozaje on October 26. Following programs in Niksic and Podgorica, this is the third program of this kind launched in Montenegro. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if …
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Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara hosted a Fashion Show for Women’s Empowerment at her residence, together with Australian Ambassador Julia Feeney. The show featured the works of Open Centre Bona Fide from Pljevlja and NGO Niti from Bijelo Polje. Amb. Uyehara opens doors of her residence 2 a fashion show 4 #women 's empowerment together with Australian …
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Yesterday we celebrated our Independence Day a little early. Thank you to all of our friends and partners for coming to the reception organized in honor of the 4th of July. This year celebration’s theme was bringing Hawaiian flair to Montenegro. Petra Radulovic, a talented young musician from Kotor, performed the Montenegrin National Anthem. The …
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U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Health Milovan Vujovic officially opened the renovated Ophthalmology and Urology wards of the General Hospital in Niksic. The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) humanitarian assistance program, through the U.S. Embassy and its Office of Defense Cooperation, has provided 300,000 USD for …
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On June 19, 2017 Ambassador Uyehara attended the opening ceremony of a course at the Montenegrin National Police Academy, presented by the U.S. Department of Justice, ICITAP program in cooperation with the Milwaukee Police Department. This “Training for Trainers: Patrol Operations” course will develop 12 experienced Montenegrin police officers into instructors who can teach U.S police …
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On June 12, the Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara presided over the opening ceremony of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Interdiction Course held in Podgorica, Montenegro. The course is sponsored by the United States Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program and conducted by a team of six regional instructors for a total of twenty Montenegrin …
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On June 1, U.S. Ambassador Margaret Anne Uyehara hosted an Iftar dinner for more than 80 people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds in celebration of the Islamic holy month Ramadan at the Madressa (Islamic high School) in Tuzi. The Ambassador stressed that the message of love, peace and forgiveness taught by both Jesus and Mohammed, can serve as a unifying …
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Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara and Montenegrin Finance Minister Darko Radunovic signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) today to implement provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and to promote transparency between the two nations on tax matters. The agreement underscores our continued cooperation and strong bilateral relationship with Montenegro as well as growing international …
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On 30 May, Ambassador Margaret Uyehara took part in the opening ceremony of the Trilateral Police Cooperation Center (PCC) in Plav. At the opening of the joint PCC, Ambassador Uyehara praised the commitment of the police from the three states to cooperate in “achieving safe and effective border control techniques and fostering cross border information …
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We like to say that the Access Program is more than an English learning program. Last night we certainly lived up to that statement. Ambassador Uyehara welcomed a group of Access Program Podgorica students and teachers to her residence. She talked to the students about one of the most prominent aspects of the U.S. culture …
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Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara spoke at the opening ceremony of the 8th annual Festival of Real Estate Investments (FREI) . She talked about the importance of Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic integration processes for economic development and the business opportunities that NATO membership can lead to in any country, including Montenegro. The Ambassador said that there is the …
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On April 8, Ambassador Uyehara spoke at the premiere of the musical “Message from Saturn” at KIC Budo Tomovic in Podgorica. The musical is part of an Embassy-funded project to commemorate 2017 Jazz Appreciation Month in Montenegro. The CSO Jazz Art, the Art School for Music and Ballet “Vasa Pavic,” KIC Budo Tomovic, and a U.S. …
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EducationUSA Advising Center Podgorica, in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America in Podgorica, hosted a U.S. College Fair as part of the EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Recruiting Tour on April 7,2 017. Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara visited the event and encouraged Montenegrin students to find out about various opportunities and benefits of …
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In honor of Women’s History Month and this year’s topic Be Bold for Change, Ambassador Uyehara hosted a group of distinguished female leaders to discuss women’s underutilized development potential in Montenegro’s economy and what steps can be taken to empower women to become entrepreneurs. The women explored the roles Government, the American Chamber of Commerce and …
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Ambassador Margaret A. Uyehara and Public Affairs Officer Mark Weinberg visited women from the NGO Kranjanija in Ostros. The visit was part of the Embassy’s outreach activities to commemorate March as Women’s History Month. The Ambassador expressed her support for the work they do and encouraged them to persevere despite the challenges. NGO Kranjanija …
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People around the world have gathered to mark International Women’s Day for over 100 years. Today we come together once again to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. I understand that here in Montenegro the day has traditionally provided the opportunity to tell the women in our lives – mothers, daughters, …
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The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, in cooperation with the Center for Training in Judiciary and State Prosecution, organized the Conference on Court Manager in Kolasin, February 27-28, 2017. The Conference was opened by H.E. Ambassador Uyehara and the President of Supreme Court of Montenegro Vesna Medenica. In her opening remarks, the Ambassador Uyehara noted that …
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The Ambassador of the United States to Montenegro, H.E. Margaret Ann Uyehara visited the High Court in Podgorica to mark the donation of technical equipment for the courtroom that will enable audio-video coverage of trials, video-conferencing of remote witnesses, and audio and video scrambling of protected witnesses. The President of the Supreme Court thanked the …
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U.S. Ambassador Uyehara, together with Mayor of Cetinje, Director of the Public Library Njegos, officially re-launched the American Corner in Cetinje.
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