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Montenegro: Australia recognises the Republic of Montenegro
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Australia has officially recognised the independent state of Montenegro. Please see attached
Media Release.
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MEDIA RELEASE
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ALEXANDER DOWNER
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27 June 2006
AUSTRALIA RECOGNISES THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO
Australia has decided to recognise as an independent state the Republic of Montenegro.
Montenegro held an independence referendum on 21 May where an internationally recognised
mandate for independence was achieved. Australia respects the decision of the people of
Montenegro.
I welcome the assessment from official international observers that the conduct of the
referendum was deemed free, fair and in line with international standards for democratic
electoral process. On 3 June the Montenegrin Parliament adopted a Declaration of
Independence following certification of the referendum results.
Australia welcomes the Republic of Montenegro’s assurances that it will be based on
principles of liberty, democracy, social justice, safety, human rights, environmental protection
and the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Australia also welcomes the Republic of Montenegro’s pledge to observe the principles of
international law and all treaties to which the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro was
party.
Australia will consider the establishment of diplomatic relations with Montenegro in the near
future.
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