# Montenegrin President regional development visits > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegrin-president-regional-development-visits > Updated: 2026-10-19T12:04:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has conducted regional visits focused on improving national infrastructure and social standards. In Berane, Milatović visited the Clinical Hospital Center (KBC) to discuss healthcare improvements in the northern region. He emphasized that “Health knows no regional differences” and noted that capital budget allocations are being used to modernize equipment and infrastructure, including a new angio suite. He also stressed the need for better working conditions to retain medical professionals. During a subsequent visit to Rožaje, the President addressed students regarding the importance of meritocracy in education. He argued that Montenegro’s success depends on young people valuing knowledge and hard work over political connections. Milatović also pledged to support rural schools to ensure children in smaller towns have opportunities comparable to those in major European cities, linking educational quality to the nation’s European Union prospects. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Jakov Milatović visits Rožaje to advocate for merit-based education Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović visited Rožaje, calling for a merit-based society where education and skills, rather than political connections, determine success for the nation's youth. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakov-milatovi-visits-roaje-to-advocate-for-merit-based-education ### 2026-10-07: Jakov Milatović visits KBC Berane to discuss healthcare improvements Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović visited KBC Berane, pledging continued investment in northern healthcare infrastructure and equipment to ensure equal medical access across the country. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakov-milatovi-visits-kbc-berane-to-discuss-healthcare-improvements --- Cite as: Montenegrin President regional development visits. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/montenegrin-president-regional-development-visits