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Croatian Ambassador Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović presented credentials to Panama President Martín Torrijos EspinoAfter the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Grabar-Kitarović and President Torrijos Espino talked about the two countries’ bilateral cooperation12.03.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović held briefing for EU ambassadors on Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Human Rights State Secretary Davor Božinović held briefing for EU ambassadors on Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Human Rights 11.03.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received Serbian Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Dragoljub MićunovićMinister Jandroković pointed out Croatia’s interest in building stable relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia, as well as the necessity of the two countries’ cooperation, which represents the European model of neighbouring countries’ relations building11.03.2009. | Press releases

Ambassador Ante Simonić talked on China Radio International (CRI) about Croatia’s cultural, sport, and other achievements The Croatian Language Editorial Board of CRI also maintains a Croatian language webpage (http://croatian.cri.cn/) through which users were asking Ambassador Simonić questions 10.03.2009. | Press releases

Second day of his official visit to Portugal, Minister Gordan Jandroković met with Parliament Speaker Jaime GamaThanking for Portugal’s ratification of the Protocol on NATO Enlargement to the Republic of Croatia, Minister Jandroković familiarized Speaker Gama with the final activities pending the NATO Summit in Strasbourg and Kehl10.03.2009. | Press releases

State Secretary Davor Božinović received EC acting Enlargement Director Dirk LangeState Secretary Božinović thanked for the assistance the European Commission is extending Croatia in its negotiations with the EU10.03.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković on official visit to Portugal, met with Portuguese Foreign Minister Luís Amado The bilateral relations are constantly on the rise and devoid of outstanding issues, ministers Jandroković and Amado agreed09.03.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković attended NAC meeting, Brussels The ministers discussed NATO operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo (ISAF, KFOR), relations with Russia, further strengthening and reform of the Alliance headquarters, and preparations for the Strasbourg/Kehl Summit05.03.2009. | Press releases

Ambassador Ante Simonić visited Shanghai, met with Mayor Han ZhengMayor Zheng thanked Ambassador Simonić for the visit, adding that it shows the Croatian side’s interest in further strengthening the mutual cooperation. He informed him about the preparation for the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai04.03.2009. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received delegation of Irish Parliament’s Joint Committee on European Affairs, led by its Chairman Bernard DurkanApart from expressing satisfaction with the very good bilateral relations devoid of outstanding issues, Minister Jandroković expressed gratitude for Ireland’s continued support for Croatia’s EU accession, especially during the Irish presidency, when Croatia received the membership candidate status03.03.2009. | Press releases