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ALEKSANDAR DEDOVIC : "WE BELIEVE THAT EXPERIENCE OF AZERBAIJAN CAN BE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE OF OUR COUNTRY AT ROAD TO NATO" - EXECLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Milaz.info
Dec 27 2011
Azerbaijan
"Azerbaijan is more developed country than Montenegro with stronger
contribution in defense budget".
"I am sure that Azerbaijan's road towards NATO will improve tools
and mechanisms for its security as well as the security all over the
South Caucasus region".
Execlusive interview Milaz.info with Executive Director ALPHA Centre
in Montenegro Aleksandar Dedovic.
- Please inform Azerbaijan society about your organization, what are
you doing and plan to do in future.
- "ALPHA Centre was established in Niksic in 2006. The basic goals of
this Organization are: Promoting and advocating the stance that all
citizens are entitled to peaceful, safe and dignified life, regardless
of their sex, age, nation, or political affiliation, educational
background, sexual orientation, profession or other dispositions;
The main areas of interest of our organization are : - Fostering
the participation of citizens in preventing terrorism and the related
activities that endanger their safety and lives; - Fostering Montenegro
membership into NATO; - Researching and analyzing civil-military
relationships fostering democratic control of armed forces
Since has been established, ALPHA Centre had realized a large number
of projects in the area of security, safety, prevention of terrorism,
civil-military relationships, promoting Montenegro membership into
NATO and EU and regional coordination. More information you can gather
at www.alfacentar.org and www.reactmontenegro.me
Regarding the fact that public support for NATO accession in Montenegro
is too low (36% supporting this process - survey, June 2011) and 38%
(survey - December 2011). We intend to give our contribution to the
education of citizens about the concept, importance and the advantages
of the accession to the Partnership for Peace, as well as about the
importance of regional states membership to NATO.
We would like to invite Azerbaijan's students to express their interest
about participation at Fifth REACT 2012 (www.reactmontenegro.me)
REACT 2012 will be larger and gather participants from South Caucasus.
- What do you think about security condition and policy in Europe
and role and activity Montenegro in this field?
- Since 2006, as independent country Montenegro is a member of
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE),
United Nations (UN) which is an integral part of all Montenegro's
achievements and reforms.
Montenegro's cooperation with these security organizations is in
line with the country's key domestic and foreign policy priorities,
especially at the moment when Montenegro is making extensive efforts to
meet EU and NATO targets, hoping to launch of the accession talks soon.
All the reforms Montenegro has been pursuing as part of meeting the EU
and NATO recommendations directly correspond with the other projects
on reforms in police, defense, education, fight against corruption
and organized crime.
Montenegro has active role in the region, in particular bearing in
mind the adopted some Declarations and Memorandums regarding regional
cooperation in fighting corruption and organized crime, as well as
regarding regional defense and security.
- How does NATO play important role in security issues in Europe?
Could you inform us about relations between NATO and Montenegro?
- Cooperation between Montenegro and NATO through the program
Partnership for Peace, showing Montenegro's statement that NATO is
the most important political and security organization, as well as
the organization which has the strongest role in European security.
Initiative of the Alliance aimed at cooperation of member states
and other Euro-Atlantic countries in order to strengthen safety and
stability and that represents for Montenegro a way to achieve the
final objective - preservation and improvement of democratic values
and membership in NATO.
Montenegro realized the first contractual relation with NATO by signing
the Framework document of Partnership for Peace, which represented
significant progress in the field of Euro-Atlantic integration. After
development of the Presentation Document and signing of the Security
Information Agreement, Mission to NATO in Brussels was opened, and
Montenegro continued to fulfill obligations stemming from membership
in the program Partnership for Peace.
Planning and Review Process (PARP) has been completed, and NATO
has accepted thirty two partnership objectives. At the same time,
Individual Partnership Program (IPP) has been adopted.
In the closing declaration of the recent NATO Summit in Strasbourg
and Kehl, strong support was given to Montenegro, and the message was
communicated that the Allies will soon discuss Montenegro's request
for the Membership Action Plan (MAP).
Montenegro received an official invitation to become a full-fledged
member of the Charter at the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign
Affairs of the Adriatic Charter countries in New York on September 25,
2008. The status within the Adriatic Charter was formalized at the
MFA meeting on the margins of the ministerial meeting of the OSCE in
Helsinki on December 4, 2008.
At the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Alliance on
December 3-4, 2009 in Brussels, Montenegro was admitted to the MAP,
on the basis of good results in internal reforms and fulfilling the
obligations under PfP, in particular the implementation of PARP, IPP,
IPAP, and ID.
The Government of Montenegro adopted on September 16, 2010 the first
Annual National Program (ANP) under the first cycle of MAP, which
was presented to NATO on October 28, 2010.
Government of Montenegro was (29.09.2011) adopted the second Annual
National Program (ANP) in the second cycle of Membership Action Plan
(MAP). After the presentation of second ANP, which was estimated
as good and comprehensive, started the second cycle of MAP for the
period 2011-2012.
- Azerbaijan and Montenegro are partner countries. What do you think
about present and future cooperation between these two countries? Is
there necessity to increase relations between two these countries? And
which field is essential for future collaboration?
- Cooperation between Montenegro and Azerbaijan has been established
in the best way. Republic of Azerbaijan is one of the first countries
which have recognized Montenegro as an independent country in
2006 and a diplomatic relations were established in 2008. Also
the first official visit of our President Vujanovic, in September
played an important role in bilateral relations between these two
countries. I think that there is a plenty of spheres where our
two countries can coordinate and strengthen and intensify in the
political and economic spheres economics, exchange of experiences
when it comes to Euro-atlantic integrations, security, tourism and
industry development. This will be a great step forward for the
benefits for Azerbaijan's and Montenegrin society. The essential
field for future cooperation is euro-atlantic integrations and we
believe that experience of Azerbaijan can be of great importance of
our country at road to NATO. These two countries have same goals and
priorities in the field of global safety and security. Regarding the
fact that Azerbaijan has the similar approach and relations toward
NATO organization, having in mind that Azerbaijan is more developed
country than Montenegro with stronger contribution in defense budget.
Both countries are engaged in ISAF mission contributing the global
peace. Regarding the fact that public support for NATO accession in
Montenegro is too low (about few reasons, mostly emotional) we assume
that Azerbaijan's experience as well as other PfP countries could
be useful. The most important target group of ALPHA centre is youth
of Montenegro. Could be that experience of NATO International School
of Azerbaijan (NISA) which is a unique initiative be good example to
inform and educate students about NATO membership.
- What do you think about frozen conflicts in South Caucasus?
Specially Nagorniy Karabakh conflict. How these conflicts can be
solved?
- Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict is the key obstacle for closer
cooperation amongst South Caucasus countries. Of course, I am
supporting the position of UN and European organizations in Nagorno
Karabakh conflict. I hope that the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
(Russia, France, and the US) which are currently holding peaceful
negotiations will establish the preconditions for the sustainable
solutions taking care about sovereignty and integrity both sides in
conflict. I am sure that Azerbaijan's road towards NATO will improve
tools and mechanisms for its security as well as the security all
over the South Caucasus region. This frozen conflict could be at
least three years long depends on the geopolitical situation (NATO
and EU enlargement and political situation in Russia, which could be
changed in next two years).
From: A. Papazian
Milaz.info
Dec 27 2011
Azerbaijan
"Azerbaijan is more developed country than Montenegro with stronger
contribution in defense budget".
"I am sure that Azerbaijan's road towards NATO will improve tools
and mechanisms for its security as well as the security all over the
South Caucasus region".
Execlusive interview Milaz.info with Executive Director ALPHA Centre
in Montenegro Aleksandar Dedovic.
- Please inform Azerbaijan society about your organization, what are
you doing and plan to do in future.
- "ALPHA Centre was established in Niksic in 2006. The basic goals of
this Organization are: Promoting and advocating the stance that all
citizens are entitled to peaceful, safe and dignified life, regardless
of their sex, age, nation, or political affiliation, educational
background, sexual orientation, profession or other dispositions;
The main areas of interest of our organization are : - Fostering
the participation of citizens in preventing terrorism and the related
activities that endanger their safety and lives; - Fostering Montenegro
membership into NATO; - Researching and analyzing civil-military
relationships fostering democratic control of armed forces
Since has been established, ALPHA Centre had realized a large number
of projects in the area of security, safety, prevention of terrorism,
civil-military relationships, promoting Montenegro membership into
NATO and EU and regional coordination. More information you can gather
at www.alfacentar.org and www.reactmontenegro.me
Regarding the fact that public support for NATO accession in Montenegro
is too low (36% supporting this process - survey, June 2011) and 38%
(survey - December 2011). We intend to give our contribution to the
education of citizens about the concept, importance and the advantages
of the accession to the Partnership for Peace, as well as about the
importance of regional states membership to NATO.
We would like to invite Azerbaijan's students to express their interest
about participation at Fifth REACT 2012 (www.reactmontenegro.me)
REACT 2012 will be larger and gather participants from South Caucasus.
- What do you think about security condition and policy in Europe
and role and activity Montenegro in this field?
- Since 2006, as independent country Montenegro is a member of
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE),
United Nations (UN) which is an integral part of all Montenegro's
achievements and reforms.
Montenegro's cooperation with these security organizations is in
line with the country's key domestic and foreign policy priorities,
especially at the moment when Montenegro is making extensive efforts to
meet EU and NATO targets, hoping to launch of the accession talks soon.
All the reforms Montenegro has been pursuing as part of meeting the EU
and NATO recommendations directly correspond with the other projects
on reforms in police, defense, education, fight against corruption
and organized crime.
Montenegro has active role in the region, in particular bearing in
mind the adopted some Declarations and Memorandums regarding regional
cooperation in fighting corruption and organized crime, as well as
regarding regional defense and security.
- How does NATO play important role in security issues in Europe?
Could you inform us about relations between NATO and Montenegro?
- Cooperation between Montenegro and NATO through the program
Partnership for Peace, showing Montenegro's statement that NATO is
the most important political and security organization, as well as
the organization which has the strongest role in European security.
Initiative of the Alliance aimed at cooperation of member states
and other Euro-Atlantic countries in order to strengthen safety and
stability and that represents for Montenegro a way to achieve the
final objective - preservation and improvement of democratic values
and membership in NATO.
Montenegro realized the first contractual relation with NATO by signing
the Framework document of Partnership for Peace, which represented
significant progress in the field of Euro-Atlantic integration. After
development of the Presentation Document and signing of the Security
Information Agreement, Mission to NATO in Brussels was opened, and
Montenegro continued to fulfill obligations stemming from membership
in the program Partnership for Peace.
Planning and Review Process (PARP) has been completed, and NATO
has accepted thirty two partnership objectives. At the same time,
Individual Partnership Program (IPP) has been adopted.
In the closing declaration of the recent NATO Summit in Strasbourg
and Kehl, strong support was given to Montenegro, and the message was
communicated that the Allies will soon discuss Montenegro's request
for the Membership Action Plan (MAP).
Montenegro received an official invitation to become a full-fledged
member of the Charter at the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign
Affairs of the Adriatic Charter countries in New York on September 25,
2008. The status within the Adriatic Charter was formalized at the
MFA meeting on the margins of the ministerial meeting of the OSCE in
Helsinki on December 4, 2008.
At the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Alliance on
December 3-4, 2009 in Brussels, Montenegro was admitted to the MAP,
on the basis of good results in internal reforms and fulfilling the
obligations under PfP, in particular the implementation of PARP, IPP,
IPAP, and ID.
The Government of Montenegro adopted on September 16, 2010 the first
Annual National Program (ANP) under the first cycle of MAP, which
was presented to NATO on October 28, 2010.
Government of Montenegro was (29.09.2011) adopted the second Annual
National Program (ANP) in the second cycle of Membership Action Plan
(MAP). After the presentation of second ANP, which was estimated
as good and comprehensive, started the second cycle of MAP for the
period 2011-2012.
- Azerbaijan and Montenegro are partner countries. What do you think
about present and future cooperation between these two countries? Is
there necessity to increase relations between two these countries? And
which field is essential for future collaboration?
- Cooperation between Montenegro and Azerbaijan has been established
in the best way. Republic of Azerbaijan is one of the first countries
which have recognized Montenegro as an independent country in
2006 and a diplomatic relations were established in 2008. Also
the first official visit of our President Vujanovic, in September
played an important role in bilateral relations between these two
countries. I think that there is a plenty of spheres where our
two countries can coordinate and strengthen and intensify in the
political and economic spheres economics, exchange of experiences
when it comes to Euro-atlantic integrations, security, tourism and
industry development. This will be a great step forward for the
benefits for Azerbaijan's and Montenegrin society. The essential
field for future cooperation is euro-atlantic integrations and we
believe that experience of Azerbaijan can be of great importance of
our country at road to NATO. These two countries have same goals and
priorities in the field of global safety and security. Regarding the
fact that Azerbaijan has the similar approach and relations toward
NATO organization, having in mind that Azerbaijan is more developed
country than Montenegro with stronger contribution in defense budget.
Both countries are engaged in ISAF mission contributing the global
peace. Regarding the fact that public support for NATO accession in
Montenegro is too low (about few reasons, mostly emotional) we assume
that Azerbaijan's experience as well as other PfP countries could
be useful. The most important target group of ALPHA centre is youth
of Montenegro. Could be that experience of NATO International School
of Azerbaijan (NISA) which is a unique initiative be good example to
inform and educate students about NATO membership.
- What do you think about frozen conflicts in South Caucasus?
Specially Nagorniy Karabakh conflict. How these conflicts can be
solved?
- Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict is the key obstacle for closer
cooperation amongst South Caucasus countries. Of course, I am
supporting the position of UN and European organizations in Nagorno
Karabakh conflict. I hope that the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
(Russia, France, and the US) which are currently holding peaceful
negotiations will establish the preconditions for the sustainable
solutions taking care about sovereignty and integrity both sides in
conflict. I am sure that Azerbaijan's road towards NATO will improve
tools and mechanisms for its security as well as the security all
over the South Caucasus region. This frozen conflict could be at
least three years long depends on the geopolitical situation (NATO
and EU enlargement and political situation in Russia, which could be
changed in next two years).
From: A. Papazian