Milo Đukanović

Montenegrin politician, Prime Minister

Milo Đukanović - Montenegrin politician, Prime Minister
Born

February 15th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Montenegro

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Born in 1962, this political figure served as the Prime Minister of Montenegro multiple times. His leadership was crucial during Montenegro's push for independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Oversaw the country's transition toward European integration and NATO membership. Played a significant role in the establishment of Montenegro as a sovereign state in 2006.

Served as Prime Minister of Montenegro

Led Montenegro to independence in 2006

Oversaw NATO membership in 2017

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