Podgorica  21 May 2026

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Montenegro’s independence, His Excellency Narciso Salvo di Pietraganzili, Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Montenegro, participated in the official ceremony held in Podgorica, upon the personal invitation of His Excellency Prime Minister Mr. Milojko Spajić.

Acting on behalf of His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John T. Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Ambassador Salvo di Pietraganzili addressed Prime Minister Spajić with the Order’s warmest congratulations on this significant milestone for Montenegro and its people.

The 20th anniversary of independence marks two decades of Montenegro’s peaceful development, international partnership, and democratic progress. The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, which has maintained diplomatic relations with Montenegro since 2006, continues to follow the country’s journey with friendship, respect, and a shared commitment to the values of dialogue and cooperation.