Minister Gordan Jandroković opened together with Canadian Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich 2nd Croatian World Games in Zadar

Minister Jandroković expressed welcome on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, which is sponsoring the Games, and himself

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, which is sponsoring the Games, and himself, Minister Jandroković welcomed and wished success to all of the participants in the coming sport competitions, as well as congratulated the Croatian World Congress for organizing this important event.

Minister Jandroković further emphasized the contribution of Croatian expatriate sportsmen to the development of the Croatian sport. He also praised the holding of the Croatian World Games, not only as a sports event, but also as an opportunity for younger expatriate generations to renew and strengthen the ties with Croatia, as well as familiarize themselves even better with the language, culture and customs of their countrymen. He described their participation in the Games as yet another proof of the unbreakable bond between the homeland and expatriate Croatia. This unity came to the forefront during the Homeland War, and as such needs to remain embedded in the foundations of our joint future as well, said Minister Jandroković.

He remarked that this is what guided the Croatian Government in drawing up a special Strategy and Law, which will con tribute to the further deepening of the unity and cooperation, as well as the strengthening of the position of the Croats abroad.

He expressed special satisfaction over the coming of Minister of State Yelich, the first Croatian-descent minister in the Canadian Government and the ambassador of this year’s Croatian World Games. He pointed out her role in the deepening of the friendship between Croatia and Canada, reiterating that she, with a strong support of the Croatian community in Canada, had significantly contributed to the strengthening of trust and mutual understanding between the two governments, countries and nations.

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