Australia–Montenegro relations

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Australia officially recognized Montenegro on 27 June 2006. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 1 September 2006. Australia is represented through its embassy in Belgrade, Serbia.

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Economic relations

In 2012, the overall trade amounted to 250.240 euros, of which imports from Australia was 203.114 euros, and exports to Australia 47,126 euros. Direct investments from Australia amounted to 1,699,924,06 euros. [1] [2]

Diaspora

In 2011, Australia Census recorded 1,553 people of Montenegrin ancestry living in Australia. [3]

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References

  1. "Australija". Mvpei.gov.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  2. "Monenegro : Details" (PDF). Dfat.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  3. "Montenegro". Dfat.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-10-22.