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British Columbia’s Ministry of Education introduced Croatian language in 5-12 grade curriculumThe students in British Columbia will now be able to learn the Croatian language as an optional course, on a par with all other courses02.02.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović received delegation of Finnish Parliament’s Grand Committee The collocutors expressed satisfaction with the two countries’ very good relations, devoid of outstanding issues29.01.2010. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković participated in International Conference on AfghanistanCroatia, as part of NATO forces, has confirmed its dedication to the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, where efforts are being put forth to build a society capable of assuming independent responsibility for its security28.01.2010. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković held bilateral meeting with British Minister of State for Europe Chris Bryant Minister Jandroković thanked Minister of State Bryant for the support his country is offering Croatia in its efforts to complete the technical part of the negotiations as soon as possible and join the EU28.01.2010. | Press releases

MFAEI hosted first meeting between Croatian members of Working Group for preparation of negotiations on amendments to bilateral international border crossing agreements and BiH representativesThe meeting was held so the BiH side could get familiar with the obligations the Republic of Croatia had assumed in the EU accession process and which pertain to the harmonization of the Croatian legislature with the standards and legislature of the EU concerning border and cross-border traffic control27.01.2010. | Press releases

Ambassador Ranko Vilović presented credentials to Jamaican Governor-General Patrick AllenSince Jamaica is a Commonwealth member, the governor-general represents Queen Elizabeth II.26.01.2010. | Press releases

Ambassador Željko Čimbur presented credentials to Philippine Foreign Minister Alberto G. Romulo, representing President Gloria Macapagal ArroyoDuring the meeting following the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Čimbur and Minister Romulo exchanged opinions about the current level of the relations between Croatia and the Philippines and pointed out the need for their further enhancement, especially in economy, infrastructure and tourism26.01.2010. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with Jozsef Czukor, State Secretary for EU Member States and Policy Planning at Hungarian MFAThe collocutors expressed satisfaction with the two countries’ excellent relations, which can serve as an example of good-neighbourly cooperation26.01.2010. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received on farewell visit UNDP Resident Representative to Croatia Yuri AfanasievMinister Jandroković thanked Resident Representative Afanasiev for his personal engagement during the mandate to Croatia, describing as successful his heading the UNDP Office26.01.2010. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković attended opening of photo exhibition entitled “British and Croatian Allied Forces in the Service of Peace”During his opening remarks, Minister Jandroković said the exhibition is a true-to-life portrayal of the Croatian soldiers’ daily contribution to the numerous peacekeeping missions and operations on the UN, EU and NATO, in tasks aimed at strengthening world peace and security25.01.2010. | Press releases