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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