(ANSA) - BELGRADE, 10 NOV - Montenegro has taken over the presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers for the first time since joining on May 11, 2007. Taking over from the Principality of Monaco, the Balkan nation has promised to provide "unconditional support for Ukraine, its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity." Next week, the pan-European organisation is expected to approve the "Democratic Security for Ukraine" action plan (2027-2030). Podgorica's six-month presidency prioritises the role of education, culture, and the media in strengthening democratic resilience and social cohesion in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The other two priorities are equality and the protection of fundamental rights, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable groups, and democratic security, which is achieved by strengthening the rule of law and the justice system. (ANSA).