Denmark–Montenegro relations

Danish–Montenegrin relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Montenegro

Denmark
Montenegro

Denmark – Montenegro relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Montenegro. Denmark is represented in Montenegro through its embassy in Belgrade, Serbia,[1] and have an honorary consulate in Podgorica.[2] Montenegro is represented in Denmark through its embassy in Belgrade, Serbia. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO. Denmark is also an EU member and Montenegro is an EU candidate. Denmark recognized Montenegro on 15 June 2006 and diplomatic relations were established same day.[3] Denmark assists Montenegro under the Neighborhood Programme. The assistance focuses on agricultural production.[4] Both countries have signed an agreement about protection of investments.[5]

Denmark supports Montenegro in the European Union. In 2012, the Danish Foreign Minister Villy Søvndal stressed: "Denmark supports [the] integration of the Western Balkan countries which would result in a more safe and a more united Europe, as well as that it would continue arguing for the principle of individual assessment of the countries which aspire to become members of the EU."[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Government of Denmark. "Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Serbia and Montenegro". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark) (in Danish). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  2. ^ Government of Montenegro. "Diplomatic mission to Montenegro: Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Montenegro). Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  3. ^ Government Of Denmark. "Dates of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Montenegro). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Montenegro). Archived from the original on 17 April 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  4. ^ Government of Denmark. "Danish assistance to Montenegro under the Neighbourghood Programme". Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Agreement between Denmark and Montenegro concerning the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments" (PDF). Questionnaire.gov.me. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Press release". Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.


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