Minister Grlić Radman attends ministerial meeting in Taormina, marking 70th anniversary of Messina Conference

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman took part in a ministerial meeting in Taormina commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Messina Conference, held in June 1955, which marked a turning point in the development of European integration.
 
The anniversary served as an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to the core foundations of the European Union - peace, unity, and prosperity.
 
The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Taormina Ministerial Declaration, in which the ministers once again emphasized the importance of joint action in building a strong, secure, and sustainable Europe. In light of current challenges, the declaration underscored the need for unity and the strategic autonomy of the European Union. Croatia expressed its full commitment to the European project and to further strengthening cooperation among member states.

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