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Minister Picula held a speech on the topic "National Security in the Process of Joining the EU and Integration to NATO" at the island of Brijuni...Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a speech on the topic “National Security in the Process of Joining the EU and Integration to NATO”, at the session of the Internal Policy and National Security Committee, which took place today at the island of Brijuni.02.09.2003. | Press releases

Deputy FM Ivan Šimonović presented Croatia's views and positions concerning the intention of Croatia to extend its jurisdiction in the Adriatic to the representatives of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Croatia who were invited to the Ministry of Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Ivan Šimonović presented Croatia's views and positions concerning the intention of Croatia to extend its jurisdiction in the Adriatic to the representatives of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Croatia who were invited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.02.09.2003. | Press releases

The Republic of Croatia is greatly concerned and embittered at the latest wave of violence in Iraq...The Republic of Croatia is greatly concerned and embittered at the latest wave of violence in Iraq, which culminated with last week terrorist attack in Najaf, the holy city of the Iraqi Shiites, which occurred only ten days after the horrid attack at the Baghdad seat of the UN Mission.01.09.2003. | Press releases

Mr. Tonino Picula inscribed a condolence message in the Condolence Book, at the UN Centre for Human RightsMr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, inscribed a condolence message in the Condolence Book, at the UN Centre for Human Rights in Zagreb, on the occasion of the terrorist attack against the UN Headquarters in Baghdad and the death of UN officials, including the Special Representative for Iraq, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello.29.08.2003. | Press releases

Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, met with Mr. Cyril SvobodaOn 29 August 2003, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Foreign Minister, met with Mr. Cyril Svoboda, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, who is in one-day working visit to the Republic of Croatia.29.08.2003. | Press releases

Mr. Josip Vrbošić, the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina visited GlamočToday, Mr. Josip Vrbošić, the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, accompanied by Ms. Nives Tiganj, First Secretary, visited Glamoč and participated at the funeral of 49 years old Luce Knežević, and her 23 year old son Nediljko Knežević who both tragically died. 27.08.2003. | Press releases

Mr. Ivan Šimonović, the Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister, received H.E. Mahi NasimiOn Tuesday, 26 August 2003, Mr. Ivan Šimonović, the Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister, received H.E. Mahi Nasimi, the Macedonian Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, who presented copies of credentials by which the President of the Republic of Macedonia appointed him as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of Croatia.27.08.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula extended his condolences to Mr. Jaswant Sinha, the Indian Foreign Minister...On 26 August 2003, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, extended his condolences to Mr. Jaswant Sinha, the Indian Foreign Minister, on the occasion of terrorist attacks against Bombay on Monday, 25 August 2003.26.08.2003. | Press releases

Minister Picula received Mr. Giulio Einaudi, Apostolic Nuncio, to a farewell visit...On 26 August 2003, Mr. Tonino Picula, the Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Mr. Giulio Einaudi, Apostolic Nuncio, to a farewell visit. In a cordial and friendly talks, the interlocutors resumed the past eleven years, by exchanging words of commendation for a long-term cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the Holy See.26.08.2003. | Press releases

Mr. Ivan Šimonović received Mr. Peter Bekeš, the Slovenian Ambassador...Today, Mr. Ivan Šimonović, the Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister, received Mr. Peter Bekeš, the Slovenian Ambassador. Mr. Šimonović informed Mr. Bekeš that regardless of serious disagreement with part of the talks, the Republic of Croatia would not reply in written to the last Slovenian note, thus showing in a practical way its commitment to cease the war of notes, and that solutions for disputable issues were to be sought in direct talks.25.08.2003. | Press releases