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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta welcomes Montenegrin Defense Minister Milica Pejanovic-Djurisic as she arrives at the Pentagon, Sept. 7, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss a number of issues including the current transition in Afghanistan and regional relations in Southeast Europe.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta welcomes Montenegrin Defense Minister Milica Pejanovic-Djurisic as she arrives at the Pentagon, Sept. 7, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss a number of issues including the current transition in Afghanistan and regional relations in Southeast Europe.

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