Macedonia – Montenegro relations
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Macedonia - Montenegro relations refer to foreign relations between Montenegro
and the Republic of Macedonia
. The Macedonian Foreign Ministry states the two countries have excellent political ties, without any open issues between the two countries. The embassy of the Republic of Macedonia to Montenegro is located in the capital city of Podgorica
. Montenegro's embassy in the Republic of Macedonia is also located in the country's capital city, which is Skopje
.
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When Yugoslavia began disintegrating in the early 1990s, the two Yugoslav republics Slovenia
and Croatia
declared independence from Yugoslavia on 25 June 1991. The Republic of Macedonia voted on a referendum
on 8 September 1991 in favor of a sovereign
state and also declared independence. Montenegro organised an independence referendum
as well, but decided to stay in Yugoslavia.
In April 1992 the remaining Yugoslav republics Montenegro and Serbia
formed the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Macedonia were established on 8 April 1996. The relations between the two countries were solid and friendly. In 2003, the name of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was changed to State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, reflecting the two parts (republics) of which it consisted.
In 2006, Montenegro held a second referendum
on its independence. The referendum was successful and Montenegro became a sovereign state, thus Serbia and Montenegro was dissolved resulting in Serbia also becoming an independent country.
Relations are close with both countries sharing the common goal of joining the European Union
and NATO. Montenegro is also among the 131 states in the world which recognize Macedonia by its constitutional name.
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minority also exists in Montenegro. The last census carried out in 2003 showed that 819 persons declared themselves to be Macedonian, which is 0,13% of the total population of Montenegro
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Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
and the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
. The Macedonian Foreign Ministry states the two countries have excellent political ties, without any open issues between the two countries. The embassy of the Republic of Macedonia to Montenegro is located in the capital city of Podgorica
Podgorica
Podgorica , is the capital and largest city of Montenegro.Podgorica's favourable position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and the meeting point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley has encouraged settlement...
. Montenegro's embassy in the Republic of Macedonia is also located in the country's capital city, which is Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
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History
The two now-independent states of Montenegro and Macedonia share a common history, as both were constituent republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of YugoslaviaSocialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was the Yugoslav state that existed from the abolition of the Yugoslav monarchy until it was dissolved in 1992 amid the Yugoslav Wars. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of six socialist republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,...
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When Yugoslavia began disintegrating in the early 1990s, the two Yugoslav republics Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
and Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
declared independence from Yugoslavia on 25 June 1991. The Republic of Macedonia voted on a referendum
Macedonian independence referendum, 1991
The Macedonian Independence Referendum was held on September 8, 1991 and led to independence of Macedonia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.The question on the referendum was:1...
on 8 September 1991 in favor of a sovereign
Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme, independent authority over a geographic area, such as a territory. It can be found in a power to rule and make law that rests on a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be provided...
state and also declared independence. Montenegro organised an independence referendum
Montenegrin independence referendum, 1992
The Montenegrin independence referendum of 1992 was the first independence referendum for Montenegrin independence. 421,549 citizens were registered voters.- Campaign :...
as well, but decided to stay in Yugoslavia.
In April 1992 the remaining Yugoslav republics Montenegro and Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
formed the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Macedonia were established on 8 April 1996. The relations between the two countries were solid and friendly. In 2003, the name of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was changed to State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, reflecting the two parts (republics) of which it consisted.
In 2006, Montenegro held a second referendum
Montenegrin independence referendum, 2006
The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro that was held on 21 May 2006.The total turnout of the referendum was 86.5%...
on its independence. The referendum was successful and Montenegro became a sovereign state, thus Serbia and Montenegro was dissolved resulting in Serbia also becoming an independent country.
Relations
Diplomatic relations between Montenegro and Macedonia were established on 14 June 2006.Relations are close with both countries sharing the common goal of joining the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
and NATO. Montenegro is also among the 131 states in the world which recognize Macedonia by its constitutional name.
Montenegrins in Macedonia
There is a small number of Montenegrins living in Macedonia. According to the last census carried out in Macedonia in 2002, the Montenegrin minority makes up 2,003 people, which is about 0,1% of the total population of MacedoniaDemographics of the Republic of Macedonia
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Republic of Macedonia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populous, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
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Macedonians in Montenegro
A small MacedonianMacedonians (ethnic group)
The Macedonians also referred to as Macedonian Slavs: "... the term Slavomacedonian was introduced and was accepted by the community itself, which at the time had a much more widespread non-Greek Macedonian ethnic consciousness...
minority also exists in Montenegro. The last census carried out in 2003 showed that 819 persons declared themselves to be Macedonian, which is 0,13% of the total population of Montenegro
Demographics of Montenegro
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Montenegro, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.- Total population:...
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