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America is helping Montenegro’s democracy mature

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Published August 2, 2017 4:01am ET
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America is helping Montenegro’s democracy mature
President of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a ceremony to mark the accession of Montenegro at NATO Headquarters. Ninety-seven senators voted in March to add Montenegro to NATO. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) | Virginia Mayo

This week, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Montenegro. His historic visit signals a new chapter not only in bilateral relations, but also strengthen the overall trans-Atlantic alliance.

Most importantly, the visit will celebrate just how far the Montenegrin economy has come due in large part to quiet American leadership and a growing Montenegrin commitment to Western values.

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