Podgorica, (MINA) – The decision by Defense Minister Dragan Krapovic to deny access to certain media outlets and journalists to his press conference on Tuesday sends a wrong message to the media, said Prime Minister Milojko Spajic and called on all ministers to open their meetings to all media outlets.

Spajic told the reporters at the Port of Bar, where he attended the completion of the destruction of seized tobacco, that he would not have done what Krapovic did.

“I think it sends a wrong message to the media. I urge all ministers to open all their meetings, that is, all presentations to all media. I don’t think there is any reason for different behavior”, Spajic said.

Asked if he would consider replacing Krapovic over this decision, he replied that everyone’s replacement is always possible.

“As I have said many times, a Government reshuffle should take place and it should remain on the agenda”, Spajic noted.

When asked if Podgorica Mayor Sasa Mujovic has the Government’s support when it comes to the construction of a waste-water treatment plant in Botun, Spajic answered that he does, adding that this issue is one of public health for residents of Zeta.

He warned that, if the plant is not built, it could cost the state up to EUR 100 million.

Spajic added that Montenegro, by not fulfilling all its obligations on the EU accession path, would have major problems in closing the Chapter 27, which is one of the most demanding.

He said that the Government will do its utmost to meet the requests of the citizens of Botun and Zeta.

“The Government will listen to all their legitimate requests and try to find an adequate solution to their problems”, said Spajic.

Asked if the government has a solution to the problems of the citizens who have been protesting for months at Krusevo Zdrijelo and if he or the members of his cabinet will meet with their representatives, Spajic said that they will have a meeting on Wednesday.

When asked to comment on the reaction of President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatovic, to the Parliament’s failure to include the discussion on his proposal for the fifth judge of the Constitutional Court in the agenda, Spajic replied that he shares Milatovic’s position that this position should be filled as soon as possible.

“But it’s not a simple process. As you know, for example, Croatia had a problem to fill judicial positions for years, and many countries, even in the European Union, face that same problem”, Spajic argues.