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Minister Vesna Pusić received Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, who was paying official visit to Croatia Expressing honour and satisfaction over Bildt’s visit, Pusić pointed out it was the first high-ranking diplomatic visit since the new Croatian government had taken office18.01.2012. | Press releases

Following ceremonious closing of OSCE office in Zagreb, Minister Vesna Pusić met with OSCE Secretary General Lamberto ZannierThe two officials agreed that the completions of the OSCE’s field presence in Croatia represented a significant success for both Croatia and the OSCE and that it could serve as an example to other countries in the region 17.01.2012. | Press releases

MFEA organized ceremony marking 20th anniversary of Croatia’s international recognition The ceremony is part of a series of events that will mark the 20th anniversary Croatia’s international recognition during this year15.01.2012. | Press releases

Minister Vesna Pusić received Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Shen ZhifeiCongratulating Minister Pusić on her appointment, Ambassador Zhifei emphasized the importance of the year that would mark the 20th anniversary of China’s recognition of Croatia and the setting up of diplomatic relations between the two countries13.01.2012. | Press releases

Minister Vesna Pusić received Austrian Ambassador to Croatia Andrea Ikić-BöhmThe officials expressed satisfaction with the traditionally friendly and excellent relations between Croatia and Austria13.01.2012. | Press releases

Foreign Minister Vesna Pusić met with Serbian Ambassador to Croatia Stanimir VukićevićThe collocutors expressed belief in the contained building of good-neighbourly relations in all the areas of mutual interest13.01.2012. | Press releases

Minister Vesna Pusić received US Ambassador to Croatia James FoleyAmbassador Foley congratulated Minister Pusić on her appointment to the new position. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of the two countries’ partnership and friendly relations, as well as the potential for their further advancement, singling out the cooperation within NATO and the cooperation in security partnership04.01.2012. | Press releases

Minister Vesna Pusić held press conference, officially launching Croatia’s EU accession referendum campaignThe referendum on Croatia’s EU accession is to be held 22 January 2012 between 7:00 and 19:00 hours, with the State Election Committee (www.izbori.hr) being in charge of conducting the referendum, registering voters outside the place of residence and offering all the technical information03.01.2012. | Press releases

MFEA welcomes agreement by Bosnian parties to form state government The Ministry especially applauds the facts that the Council of Ministers is to include legitimate representatives of all three constituent nations, creating a functional stability for making the necessary decisions vital for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina29.12.2011. | Press releases