U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Representative for the Western Balkans Matthew Palmer visited Montenegro September 9.
During his visit, DAS Palmer met with President Milo Djukanovic, Prime Minister Dusko Markovic, and Economic Minister Dragica Sekulic.
Visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Palmer @StateDept & newly appointed Special Representative for the #WesternBalkans met with President Djukanovic & Prime Minister Markovic to discuss the many areas of U.S. collaboration with #Montenegro, a U.S. partner and #NATO Ally. pic.twitter.com/RjEwKb6k3n
— US Embassy Podgorica (@USEmbassyMNE) September 9, 2019
DAS Palmer participated in a round table discussion with NGO representatives Gordana Djurovic from the Pan-European Movement, Milica Kovacevic from the Center for Democratic Transition, Zlatko Vujovic of the Center for Monitoring and Democracy, and Milka Tadic Mijovic of the Center for Investigative Journalism.
Deputy Assistant Secretary 🇺🇸 Matt Palmer and Ambassador Reinke @USAmbMNE had an insightful discussion w/representatives of 🇲🇪 #NGOs @CDT_Montenegro,@CeMI_ME,@cpaneu & @CIN__CG. They discussed the #EU accession process & the current economic and political situation in #Montenegro pic.twitter.com/p9YKcWbTTm
— US Embassy Podgorica (@USEmbassyMNE) September 9, 2019
DAS Matt Palmer rounded out his visit with an interview with RTCG journalist Jelena Otašević. Watch it here:
Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Palmer @StateDept sat down for an interview w/@MMC_RTCG to highlight the importance of inclusive, participatory elections next year & need for further progress in #ruleOfLaw & #mediaFreedom, including depoliticizing #Montenegro public broadcaster. pic.twitter.com/ghVOKEwtRM
— US Embassy Podgorica (@USEmbassyMNE) September 9, 2019
