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State Secretary Bianca Matković organized meeting with ambassadors of EU and NATO members, EC Delegation and OSCE Office State Secretary Matković said that the appointment of new justice and internal affairs ministers alone, as well as the proposals for appointing new police and Security Intelligence Agency directors, show the Croatian Government’s dedication in fighting corruption and organized crime, and continuing with the justice reform17.10.2008. | Press releases

Croatia presents annual national programme for 2008/2009MAP implementationThe Committee commended Croatia for the reforms implemented in the defence sector and society as a whole, expressing support for Croatia's planned activities16.10.2008. | Press releases

State Secretary Bianca Matković received Italian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Alfred ManticaState secretaries Matković and Mantica expressed satisfaction with the good and friendly relations between Croatia and Italy in all areas, pointing out the mutual wish for their further enhancement16.10.2008. | Press releases

Regarding yesterday’s statements by Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel Regarding yesterday’s statements by Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration would like to point out that in its negotiating positions, the Republic of Croatia is not prejudicing the border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Slovenia14.10.2008. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received on farewell visit Portuguese Ambassador Luís BarreirosMinister Jandroković thanked Ambassador Barreiros for his personal engagement and dedication during the mandate in Croatia13.10.2008. | Press releases

Commemorating Independence Day, MFAEI organized visit to Šibensko-kninska County for heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations As part of the visit that also saw the participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Gordan Jandroković, State Secretary for Political Affairs Bianca Matković, State Secretary for European Integration Davor Božinović, State Secretary for Organization, Development, and Management Maja Vrtarić, and other Ministry officials, a meeting was held 11 October at the tourist settlement Solaris with the Šibensko-kninska County Head Gordan Pauk, Mayor of Šibenik Nedjeljka Klarić, President of the County Chamber of Economy Petar Škender, and local businessmen, whereby the present parties were presented with the economic potentials of the Šibensko-kninska County11.10.2008. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa CantellanoMinister Jandroković expressed satisfaction with Minister Espinosa’s official visit, since this is Mexico’s first minister-level visit to Croatia since the establishment of diplomatic relations and Croatia’s independence10.10.2008. | Press releases

Minister Jandroković met with RCC Secretary General BiščevićThe two collocutors expressed satisfaction with the efficiency of the RCC, pointing out it is growing into a regional co-operation focal point of sorts07.10.2008. | Press releases

Minister Gordan Jandroković received Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime VerhagenMinisters Jandroković and Verhagen expressed satisfaction with the progress of the bilateral relations, describing them as very good and friendly, with no outstanding issues07.10.2008. | Press releases