Montenegro has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers from Monaco at a meeting of representatives from the organisation's 46 member states.
Addressing the Committee of Ministers, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Monaco's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, gave an overview of her country's achievements.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Ervin Ibrahimović, then outlined the priorities for the Montenegrin Presidency for the next six months.
The Presidency of Montenegro will be guided by three main priorities:
- Democracy in the digital age: the role of education, culture and media, which will address the need to strengthen democratic resilience and social cohesion in a rapidly changing digital environment;
- Equality and the protection of fundamental rights, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, which will promote equality and inclusion, while strengthening the protection of those most exposed to discrimination and violence;
- Democratic security: strengthening the rule of law and justice, which will focus on strong and independent institutions, the efficiency and independence of the judiciary, and the promotion of integrity as essential foundations of democratic security.
In a joint statement, the Monegasque and Montenegrin Presidencies reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine, its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Council of Europe will continue to place its expertise and instruments at the service of the Ukrainian people, the resilience of its democratic institutions, and the pursuit of a just and lasting peace, grounded in international law and accompanied by justice and accountability. A new Council of Europe action plan entitled "Democratic security for Ukraine" 2027-30 is also expected to be adopted soon.
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