Stoltenberg thanked Đukanović for his commitment to NATO: You showed strong leadership during the negotiations

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sent a letter to the former President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, in which, after the end of his term as President, he expressed his gratitude for his commitment to the NATO Alliance.
Dear Milo, after the end of your mandate as President of Montenegro, I want to express my gratitude for your commitment to the NATO Alliance.
I especially want to praise the strong leadership you showed during the negotiations that led to Montenegro's membership in NATO - it was stated in Stoltenberg's letter.
He pointed out that during Đukanović's mandate, the challenges for the security of the Euro-Atlantic region have increased significantly, especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Montenegro, notes Stoltenberg, plays its role in the collective response to these challenges through contributions to our missions and operations.
As he says, he is especially grateful to Đukanović for his government's support for the constant adjustments of the NATO Alliance and for the gradual progress towards meeting NATO's defense allocation guidelines during your mandate.
I wish you every success in your future work - reads the letter of the Secretary General of NATO with thanks for the long-term friendship and cooperation.
M.J.