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Minister Gordan Jandroković held in Ankara trilateral meeting with foreign ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sven Alkalaj and Turkey Ahmet DavutoğluMinister Jandroković said he believes the relations between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey are of strategic importance for the improvement of the overall situation in South Eastern Europe28.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Andrej Plenković received Greek Ambassador to Croatia Ourania ArvanitiDuring the courteous visit to State Secretary Plenković, Ambassador Arvaniti reiterated Greece’s constant support for Croatia’s EU membership, pointing out it follows Croatia’s progress towards that goal and expressing hope in the soon completion of the accession negotiations28.04.2010. | Press releases

Spanair plane lands for first time at Zagreb airport PlesoSpanair is a new airline on the Croatian sky, a member of the Star Alliance, which also includes Croatia Airlines28.04.2010. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković met during official visit to Turkey with Foreign Minister Ahmet DavutoğluThe collocutors described the two countries’ relations as friendly and unburdened by outstanding issues28.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Andrej Plenković received Bulgarian Ambassador to Croatia Ivan SirakovThe collocutors confirmed the two countries’ friendly and well-developed relations, the very good cooperation, and joint activities in the region of South Eastern Europe27.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović opened in Zagreb “Women and Security” symposium, held as part of Croatia’s presiding over US-Adriatic Charter State Secretary Božinović pointed out the insufficiently recognized role women play in both the process of political decision-making and the implementation of international security measures though peacekeeping operation, building trust and conducting negotiations27.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with members of expert group drawing up NATO’s new Strategic Concept, led by former US Secretary of State Albright, Fernando Perpiňá-Robert Peyra and Bruno RacineState Secretary Božinović remarked that the new Strategic Concept should recognize the traditional role of NATO as a defence organization, as well as a one ready to face the threats and security challenges of the 21st century26.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with Italian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Senator Alfredo ManticaThe collocutors expressed satisfaction with the intensive and friendly relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Italian Republic26.04.2010. | Press releases

Ambassador Miro Kovač participated in opening of European Cultural Summer 2010 in Fellbach, Baden-WürttembergApart from Ambassador Kovač, who greeted the present parties in a speech, Croatia was also represented by senior advisor at the Ministry of Culture Edita Guberina and Consul General to Stuttgart Ante Cicvarić23.04.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Andrej Plenković received German Ambassador Bernd FischerState Secretary Plenković talked with Ambassador Fischer about Croatia’s EU accession, pointing out Croatia’s aspiration to complete the negotiation process by the end of this year23.04.2010. | Press releases