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Tuesday 23 May 2006 11:12
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (National)
MINISTER FOR EUROPE GEOFF HOON MP WELCOMES MONTENEGRO REFERENDUM RESULT
Referring to the EU declaration on the result of the 21 May Montenegrin Referendum, the Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said:
"The people of Montenegro have expressed a clear desire for an independent state. This is an important moment in the history of Montenegro.
"We are pleased that ODIHR declared that the referendum complied with international standards. All sides in Montenegro, and the Serbian Authorities, must now work together to determine the way forward."
Press Office, Downing Street (West), London SW1A 2AL
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