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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration welcomes the decision of the Australian Government to simplify the visa application procedure for Croatian citizensAs of 1 July 2011 Croatian citizens will be able to apply online for electronic visas for tourist or private visits to Australia. This represents evidence of excellent bilateral relations between the Republic of Croatia and Australia, an indication of the trust given to Croatia in the context of completed negotiations for membership in the European Union, and a confirmation of the reforms implemented by the Croatian Government01.07.2011. | Press releases

During the press conference held by Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor on Friday, 1 July 2011, the negotiating positions of the Republic of Croatia in the negotiations with the European Union were presented to the publicAt the intergovernmental conference on the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the EU, held in Brussels 30 June 2011, negotiations on accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union were formally concluded01.07.2011. | Press releases

Following incorrect and presumptive comments made by individuals concerning the publication of the key documents from the process of Croatia's negotiations with the European Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration issues the followiAfter the final intergovernmental conference on Croatia's accession to the EU held 30 June in Brussels, the Government of the Republic of Croatia has, for the purpose of providing information to the public and ensuring transparency, and in accordance with earlier announcements, today granted public access to all essential documents used by the Republic of Croatia during the negotiations with the European Union (screening reports, Croatia's negotiating positions and supplements to negotiating positions, and reports on the fulfilment of commitments)01.07.2011. | Press releases

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković headed on Thursday, 30 June 2011, the Croatian delegation at the Intergovernmental Conference on Croatia’s accession to the European UnionAt the intergovernmental conference, the remaining four negotiation chapters were closed: 8 – Competition Policy, 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, 33 – Financial and Budgetary Provisions and 35 – Other Issues30.06.2011. | Press releases

PRESS RELEASE No 252/2011 The meeting is organised by Montenegro, the country currently presiding over the SEECP, and will focus on the implementation of the priorities of Montenegro’s presidency during the past year, and the current situation in South East Europe, in particular in light of its advance towards Euro-Atlantic integration29.06.2011. | Press releases

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković met on Wednesday, 29 June 2011, on the sidelines of the SEECP ministerial meeting in Bečići, Montenegro, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic The ministers confirmed excellent and friendly relations between the two states, accompanied by cooperation in numerous fields of mutual interest29.06.2011. | Press releases

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković met on Wednesday, 29 June 2011, on the sidelines of the SEECP ministerial meeting in Bečići, Montenegro, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic he ministers confirmed excellent bilateral relations between the two states, accompanied by successful cooperation in multilateral organisations and cooperation within the region29.06.2011. | Press releases

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković participated on Wednesday, 29 June 2011, in a meeting of foreign ministers of the US-Adriatic Charter countries in Bečići, MontenegroOther participants included NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and representatives of the US-Adriatic Charter member countries – foreign ministers of the Republic of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Macedonia, and the US ambassador to Montenegro29.06.2011. | Press releases

PRESS RELEASE No 249/2011 In a joint statement with the Republic of Bulgaria, the recognition of the Transitional National Council is based on the conclusion that the Council is able to lead the process of building a democratic Libya, built on the rule of law and upholding the highest international human rights standards.28.06.2011. | Press releases

PRESS RELEASE No 248/2011 The collocutors agreed that the bilateral relations are intensive and at their best since diplomatic relations were established, and the friendship between the two states results in numerous mutual visits of officials at the highest level. Minister Jandroković expressed his satisfaction at meeting with his Israeli colleague for the third time in the past 18 months, and welcomed the announced arrival of the president of Israel’s Knesset, Reuven Rivlin, to this year's Croatia Summit in Dubrovnik.27.06.2011. | Press releases