NATO officially invited Montenegro to become its 29th member Thursday, angering Russia, which already is threatening sanctions against what it calls a “friendly country.”
NATO foreign ministers signed the Accession Protocol in Brussels, as Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Dukanovic looked on.
All 28 legislative bodies, including the U.S. Senate, must ratify the protocol before Montenegro can join.
But NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he expects to soon see 29 flags flying outside the organization’s Brussels headquarters.
“Montenegro has already been contributing to NATO, EU and UN operations, promoting regional cooperation in the Balkans, and implementing major reforms,” Stoltenberg said.
“Membership will give Montenegro the …read more
Source: Voice of America
