Australian-Montenegrin relations

Australian-Montenegrin relations

Australia	Montenegro

Australian-Montenegrin relations have existed since 2006. Australia first recognized Montenegro as an independent state on June 27, 2006. Diplomatic relations have existed since September 1, 2006.

population

According to the results of the Australian census in 2011, there were 1,553 people of Montenegrin origin in Australia. The number of Australians living in Montenegro is unknown and is believed to be small.

politics

Australia is represented in Montenegro by its embassy in the Serbian capital Belgrade . Montenegro does not have an embassy in Australia.

trade

Australia ranked 41st on the scale of Montenegro's exports in 2015 and 69th in terms of imports. Due to the economic situation in Montenegro, both export and import rates have fallen in the recent past.

In the period from 2011 to 2012, Australia's exports to Montenegro amounted to A $ 471,000. They consisted mainly of beef and other Australian meats . The exports of Montenegro during the same period amounted to A $ 864,000 and consisted largely of computers , machine control parts and parts of electrical machines.

In the period from 2014 to 2015, Australia exported goods worth A $ 19,000, mainly worn clothing, perfumes and cosmetics, and imported goods worth A $ 243,000, including almost half alcoholic beverages, paper and cardboard, lime, and cement , Construction material and fruit juices. The total volume in 2014 was only A $ 268,000, with Australian exports in particular falling extremely at -68 percent.

Web links

Commons : Australian-Montenegrin Relations  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Montenegro Fact sheet PDF with information on trade with Montenegro from the Australian Foreign Ministry. Last accessed on June 13, 2016
2. ↑ Montenegro Country brief Australian Foreign Ministry with information about Montenegro and Australian partnerships with Montenegro. Last accessed on June 13, 2016