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Ambassador Željko Bošnjak signed in Hanoi with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Thanh Son Agreement on Visa Cancellation for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports The cancelling of visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports is a testimony to the excellent bilateral relations between Croatia and Vietnam, pointed out in his speech Ambassador Bošnjak29.10.2009. | Press releases

Meeting of Macedonian-Croatian Business Club held in Skopje on invitation by Croatian Ambassador Ivan KujundžićAmbassador Kujundžić held a welcome speech and pointed out the importance of continuous meetings between representatives of the Croatian and Macedonian business communities29.10.2009. | Press releases

At invitation by Croatian Ambassador to Finland Damir Kušen, delegation from Ruđer Bošković Institute, headed by Director Danica Ramljak, paid working visit to Finland The delegation plans to meet with top people from the Finnish institutions financing and coordinating research and scientific projects on high technology28.10.2009. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković announced during Abu Dhabi Economic Forum that Croatia is soon to reach decision on opening diplomatic and consular representation in one of Gulf countries In his speech, Minister Jandroković pointed out that the visa regime represents an obstacle to the further enhancement and development of mutual economic relations27.10.2009. | Press releases

As part of his official visit to UAE, Minister Jandroković met with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar GargashExpressing belief that this official visit will provide additional impetus for further strengthening the friendly relations between the Republic of Croatia and the United Arab Emirates, the collocutors also conveyed satisfaction with the arrival of Croatian businessmen27.10.2009. | Press releases

MFAEI, in cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Regional School of Public Administration, organized international conference Learning Europe – Challenges of Training and Communicating in the European ContextThe conference was opened by Director of Support for Croatia’s EU Accession Process Mirjam Katulić, who also held a thematic presentation entitled Training and Communicating in the EU26.10.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani and Minister of State for Energy and Industry Mohamed Salah Al SadaMinister Jandroković expressed satisfaction with the fact that he is the first Croatian foreign minister to officially visit Qatar, as well as a wish that his visit would prompt further deepening and strengthening of the two friendly countries’ bilateral relations26.10.2009. | Press releases

General Assembly of 22nd national session of European Youth Parliament Croatia held in Croatian Parliament The session was also attended by Head of the Education Department Ana Marija Žuvan, who delivered a speech on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration25.10.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif Al Thani and State Minister of Business and Trade Khalid bin Mohammad Al AttiyahIt was an exceptionally cordial and friendly meeting with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, to which Croatian companies have exported $87.5 million worth of goods and services in the first eight months of this year25.10.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković participated in Croatia-Qatar Economic Forum at Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with both countries’ economic delegations After the opening speech by Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, a speech was delivered by Minister Jandroković25.10.2009. | Press releases