Svetozar Marović
President of Serbia and Montenegro
Born
March 31st, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Montenegro
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Served as the first President of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro from 2003 to 2004. Held various positions in Montenegro's government, including Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Montenegro from 1998 to 2001. Played a role in the political transition of Montenegro during the early 2000s, as the region moved towards independence. Engaged in numerous political negotiations and reforms during a time of significant change in the Balkan region.
First President of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro
Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Montenegro
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