The collocutors expressed satisfaction with the comprehensive co–operation and excellent relations between the Republic of Croatia and Canada. Minister Jandroković expressed special gratitude to Minister Yelich for her personal contribution in strengthening the relations between the two countries.

Minister Jandroković expressed satisfaction with the first official visit of the Canadian Prime Minister to the Republic of Croatia and emphasized Prime Minister Harper’s efforts in enabling closer contacts between Canada and Croatia, as well as Canada and Croatian community in Canada. He said that the cancelling the visa regime is the best example of such strengthened relations.

The collocutors welcomed continuous and strong co–operation in NATO and discussed current issues related to Croatia’s EU accession. They also talked on further strengthening of economic co–operation.

During the meeting, Minister Jandroković thanked the members of the Croatian – Canadian community for their continual support and dedication to their homeland.

In the delegation of the Croatian – Canadian community were Zvonimir Ančić, President of the Canadian – Croatian Folklore Federation of Western Canada, Biserka Butković, President of Katarina Zrinska in Canada, George Kovačić from Crosco Canada, Monsignor Ivan Vukšić, the chief coordinator for 19 Croatian Catholic missions in Canada and Ivan Zdunić, president of the Zdunić Foundation and member of the Canadian – Croatian Chamber of Commerce.

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