News and announcements

General Henault impressed with reforms in CroatiaGeneral Henault impressed with reforms in Croatia The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, General Raymond Henault, visited Croatia for three days during which he participated in numerous meetings with the highest ranking political and military officials. www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr06.11.2006. | Press releases

(EPP) - RESOLUTION ON CROATIA’S MEMBERSHIP IN NATOThe EPP Summit of Heads of Governments and Party leaders welcomes the membership perspective of Croatia in NATO. 19.10.2006. | Press releases

BUSH STRONGLY SUPPORTS CROATIA''S JOINING NATOBUSH STRONGLY SUPPORTS CROATIA'S JOINING NATO US President George W. Bush welcomed Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader to the White House on Tuesday. Bush said it was in the world's interest that Croatia joined the European Union and NATO. 17.10.2006. | Press releases

The Republic of Croatia officially started the fifth cycle of the Membership Action PlanThe Republic of Croatia has officially presented its Annual National Program (ANP) at the Senior Political Committee reinforced (SPCR) and therefore started the fifth cycle of the Membership Action Plan.16.10.2006. | Press releases

NATO membership in two yearsDavor Božinovic, Croatian Ambassador to NATO in Brussels, on membership in the most powerful military alliance. WE HAVE THE CHANCE OF BECOMING NATO MEMBERS IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS Examination of public opinion in Croatia still shows a highly polarized attitude towards Euro Atlantic integration. According to Davor Božinovic, Croatian Ambassador to NATO in Brussels, a deeper analysis of public opinion polls shows lack of information in the first place.16.06.2006. | Press releases

Trust Fund project Launch of Bosnia and Herzegovina Trust Fund project in support of defense reform Today at NATO Headquarters, the South Eastern Europe Initiative Trust Fund project was launched to support the defense reform efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).15.06.2006. | Press releases

CHENEY SAYS US STRONGLY SUPPORTS CROATIA''S NATO AND EU MEMBERSHIP ASPIRATIONSCHENEY SAYS US STRONGLY SUPPORTS CROATIA'S NATO AND EU MEMBERSHIP ASPIRATIONS The United States strongly supports Croatia's efforts to become a full member of NATO and the European Union, and appreciates its involvement in the NATO-led peace mission in Afghanistan, US Vice-President Dick Cheney said in Dubrovnik on Saturday during a two-day visit to Croatia. Hina 06.05.2006. | Press releases

ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIAADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AT THE ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY GROUP MEETING "We have assembled here today to discuss some very important topics for NATO as well as for the future of European area. I wish to share with you some of my thoughts on one topic and this is security of and prospects for the Southeast of Europe". 04.05.2006. | Press releases

Ministerial Meeting of the US-Adriatic CharterMinisterial meeting of the US-Adriatic Charter Members of the US-Adriatic Charter - Albania, Croatia and Macedonia – have invested considerable effort into meeting NATO membership criteria and expect from the November summit in Riga clear signals that the next NATO enlargement round will happen as soon as possible. Hina 25.04.2006. | Press releases

CROATIA COMPLETING STRATEGY OF LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ARMED FORCESCROATIA COMPLETING STRATEGY OF LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ARMED FORCES Croatia is nearing the completion of a document on the long-term development of its armed forces, which is exceptionally important for its integration with NATO. Hina03.04.2006. | Press releases