Ambassador Simonić presented credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao

In a cordial meeting after the presentation, President Hu wished Ambassador Simonić welcome, commending his founding of the Croatian-Chinese Friendship Society, which has contributed significantly to a better understanding between the two countries.

Ambassador Simonić said that Croatia and China have a long history of friendly relations, pointing out that they should be the foundation for future cooperation. He reiterated the Croatian Government’s continuous support for the One China policy and stressed the important role China plays in the international relations.

At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Simonić relayed the invitation by Croatian President Stjepan Mesić for President Hu to visit Croatia. President Hu expressed satisfaction with his meeting with the Croatian president during the Peking Olympics last year, and extended him and the Croatian people a personal greeting.