Respecting the right of the Montenegrin nation to shape their destiny independently, the Republic of Belarus declares its recognition of the Republic of Montenegro as a sovereign and independent state.
In view of the historical and cultural ties between the Belarusian and Montenegrin nations, we express our respect for the friendly Slavonic state and a hope for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation.
We intend to promote friendly relations with Montenegro based on the principles of mutual respect and equal partnership.