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Croatian and Albanian embassies to Hellenic Republic organized reception on occasion of NATO accession Apart from Croatian Ambassador Vesna Cvjetković Kurelec and Albanian Ambassador Vili Minarolli, the reception also saw the attendance of Croatian Parliament Speaker Luka Bebić, who was in Athens for the Conference of the Parliament Speakers of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) Members06.05.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with Teresa Ribeiro, European Affairs State Secretary at Portuguese MFAThe meeting confirmed that the two countries’ bilateral relations are very good and unburdened by outstanding issues, with a mutual wish for their further development, namely in economy and culture06.05.2009. | Press releases

Following Olli Rehn’s proposal for solving Croatia-Slovenia border dispute and Slovenia’s veto of Croatia’s negotiations, and in response to various media statements and speculations, MFAEI would like to state the followingThe Republic of Croatia has confirmed that it accepts the final proposal by Olli Rehn in its form and content, with no changes or amendments06.05.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received to farewell visit Ukrainian Ambassador Markijan LubkivskyThe collocutors confirmed the two countries’ friendly relations, which are continually on the rise and devoid of outstanding issues05.05.2009. | Press releases

Croatian Embassy in London and British-Croatian Society organized presentation of book Great Britain and Vis – War in the Adriatic 1805-1815 by British historian Malcolm Scott HardyThe present parties were greeted by Ambassador Ivica Tomić, while the author was introduced by David Davison, chairman of the British-Croatian Society04.05.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary and Chief Coordinator for Monitoring Activities Concerning Croatia’s EU Negotiations Bianca Matković held this year’s second meeting with EU coordinators from ministries and other state bodies involved in EU negotiation processesInforming the present parties about the current course of the accession negotiations, State Secretary Matković pointed out that 2009 is the final year of Croatia’s preparations for the EU membership, which is why all the necessary processes are planned to be intensified so that Croatia could be ready when Slovenia lifts its veto30.04.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with Political Director at Polish MFA Witold SobkowState Secretary Božinović informed him about the current state of Croatia’s EU negotiations.30.04.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović met with Permanent Secretary at Bulgarian MFA Konstantin AndreevPermanent Secretary Andreev familiarized State Secretary Božinović with the organizational structure of Bulgarian MFA, and its functioning in light of the EU membership30.04.2009. | Press releases

The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Republic of Macedonia organized a concert by Croatian virtuosos, organ player Mario Perestegi and trumpet player Marin ZokićAlong with the hosts of the concert, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Macedonia Ivan Kujundžić and Bishop of Skopje and Apostolic Exarchate of Macedonia Dr. Kiro Stojanov, the concert at the Skopje Cathedral was also attended by other church dignitaries and political officials, including Minister of Defense of the Republic of Macedonia Zoran Konjanovski24.04.2009. | Press releases

Croatian violinist Silvano Kuzmin and pianist Jakša Zlatar, professors at the Music Academy in Zagreb, held a concert at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Tokyo Distinguished guests were welcomed by Ambassador Dr. Drago Štambuk who also presented the Croatian musicians and their programme before the performance started23.04.2009. | Press releases