One of Montenegro's ministers resigns, reason learned

Pejovic after his resignation has said that his decision was made for moral reasons.

“As responsible citizens, taking into account the activities of Montenegrin institutions, I decided to act in this way to ease the government and myself from the personal pressure that was raised following the decision by the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK) “, it has declared, broadcast Indescsonline.

Pejovic has declared that the Anti-Corruption Agency has found it in conflict of interest, acting as minister and chief negotiator in Brussels.

Referring to the claim, he said he had not violated the law, as there was no conflict of interest in serving both roles, which was in line with government regulations.

“has comparable examples in Croatia and Serbia”, it has added, broadcasts Indesksonline.

According to the Agency, Pejovic had received an additional monthly income of 3,178 euros from the chief negotiator's office since May last year.