19/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - New Minister for Foreign and European Affairs. On Wednesday 18 July, the parliament of Montenegro approved the appointment of Nebojsa Kaludjerovic to the post of Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration, following the resignation of his predecessor, Milan Rocen. Out of the 58 present, 43 parliamentarians stated their confidence in Kaludjerovic, a 57-year old career diplomat and the first ambassador for his country with the United Nations. Rocen resigned on 19 July as he wished to leave his post to someone new for dealing with EU membership talks for his country, which has been independent since 2006. Talks were opened on 29 June this year. (CG/transl.jl)