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After successful four-year mandate to Macedonia, Croatian Ambassador Ivan Kujundžić appointed doyen of diplomatic corps in Skopje“For a small country such as Croatia, it is a great recognition to be among the first representatives of the international community in a country”, said Ambassador Kujundžić, assuming the duty of doyen23.12.2009. | Press releases

Croatian Ambassador to Japan Drago Štambuk attended lecture at Tokyo University’s School of Architecture delivered by Croatian architects Vinko Penezić and Krešimir RoginaAt the invitation by the renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kumo, Penezić and Rogina delivered a two-hour lecture outlining their idea of architecture and presenting their works, with an emphasis on the House of Croatia-Japan Friendship in Tokamachi21.12.2009. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković headed Croatian delegation at Intergovernmental Conference on Croatia’s EU Accession in BrusselsIn his media statement, Minister Jandroković expressed satisfaction with today’s closing of two chapters in Croatia’s negotiations process: Chapter 3 – Right of Establishment and Freedom to Provide Services, and Chapter 19 – Social Policy and Employment21.12.2009. | Press releases

Memorial plaque unveiled at 71/73 Rue des Saints-Pères in Paris marking 175th birth anniversary of Croatian scientist, historian, codifier and corresponding French Institute member Baltazar BogišićIn that house, owned by the great botanist Augustin Sageret, Bogišić lived from 1876 until 1907 and wrote most of his scientific works18.12.2009. | Press releases

Traditional Christmas concert held at Holy Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Skopje Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, a traditional Christmas concert was held December 16th 2009 at the Cathedral of the Holy Heart of Jesus in Skopje, with Croatian singer Vinko Coce, accompanied by Jakov Košćina on backing vocals and clarinet, and Ivo Vuletin on keyboards17.12.2009. | Press releases

Ambassador Boris Velić presented credentials to Nepali President Ram Baran Yadav, becoming accredited Croatian ambassador to NepalAfter the credentials presentation, President Yadav and Ambassador Velić talked about the two countries’ bilateral relations, describing them as friendly and with a potential for a further development of cooperation16.12.2009. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković participated in meeting of US-Adriatic Charter foreign ministers in SarajevoReviewing Croatia’s experience with NATO’s Membership Action Plan, the minister said that MAP represents a good framework for the implementation of reforms aimed at preparing the country for NATO membership15.12.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković participated in Alliance of Civilizations conference in SarajevoAfter the plenary session of the conference entitled Unlocking Diversity to Strengthen the Intercultural Dialogue and Cooperation in South Eastern Europe, the Alliance’s final declaration was adopted – the Sarajevo Declaration14.12.2009. | Press releases

MFAEI and Croatian Government’s Office for Cooperation with NGOs organized presentation of projects financed from Europe for Citizens programme Interim Director for Support to Croatia’s EU Accession Process Mirjam Katulić pointed out the importance of the role the civil society organizations play in the process of preparing for the EU membership 14.12.2009. | Press releases

Presidential election preparations and current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina topics of meeting between Minister Jandroković and Ambassador to BiH Staničić, consuls seated in Mostar, Banja Luka and Tuzla According to their report, all of the preparatory activities for the presidential elections in Croatia have been carried out in time 14.12.2009. | Press releases