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Ambassador Željko Čimbur presented credentials to Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn acting on behalf of King Bhumibol AdulyadejDuring his stay in Thailand, Ambassador Čimbur also met with Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and Director for European Affairs Suphorn Pholmani12.01.2010. | Press releases

Regarding Serbian Government’s decision in response to genocide charges before ICJThe Republic of Croatia is prepared to prove the facts before the ICJ about the Greater Serbian aggression orchestrated in the 1990s by Slobodan Milošević, as well as about the defence of the Croatian state and the ultimate victory over the aggressor31.12.2009. | Press releases

December 31st 2009 Croatia ended its 2008-2009 non-permanent UN Security Council membershipThrough successful activities within the Security Council, which represents the pinnacle of each country’s foreign-policy engagement, Croatia has affirmed itself as a responsible and respectable member of the international community and crowned its nearly 18-year-long membership in this global organization29.12.2009. | Press releases

Croatian Ambassador Ivan Picukarić presented credentials to Botswana President Seretse Khama Ian Khama, becoming first accredited Croatian ambassador to that republicDuring his stay in Botswana, Ambassador Picukarić also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Phandu T. C. Skelemani24.12.2009. | Press releases

MFAEI hosted holiday gathering for officials and employeesMinister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković delivered a speech, thanking all for their effort and contribution during the last year and extending them season’s greetings24.12.2009. | Press releases

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