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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

Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Republic of Macedonia Ivan Kujundžić met with the Macedonian president-elect Đorđe Ivanov Excellent bilateral relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Macedonia were underlined in a cordial conversation23.04.2009. | Press releases

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration received a notification from the Embassy of the United States of America in Zagreb announcing that effective today the tourist and business visa validity period for Croatian citizens was to be extended fThe legislation of the United States of America stipulates that the visa validity period can not exceed ten years23.04.2009. | Press releases

Croatian Embassy in Beijing participated in the 6th East Asian International Travel FairThe Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Beijing participated in the 6th East Asian International Travel Fair by invitation of the Chinese Province of Liaoning, and presented the Croatian offer in the field tourism at the Fair which was held in the city of Dalian from 17 - 19 April 2009.22.04.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary for European Integration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Davor Božinović, ScD, received Deputy Chief of Defence Staff of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lieutenant General Peter Wall and State Secretary Božinović informed his visitors on the current situation regarding the process of accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union and on the contribution of Croatian soldiers to international peace and security22.04.2009. | Press releases

Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Fra' Matthew Festing bestowed the high order of the “Grand Cross of the Order pro Merito Melitensi” on Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Holy See and the Sovereign Military Order oThe Order of Merit was bestowed upon Ambassador Marin by Decree of Grand Master and Sovereign Council of the Order of 3 December 200822.04.2009. | Press releases