Minister Grlić Radman on Paris, Vienna attacks: EU should counter violence and terrorism adequately

Among the dead and wounded in the terrorist attack in Vienna there are no Croatian nationals, said Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman

Among the dead and wounded in the terrorist attack in Vienna there are no Croatian nationals, said Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman, adding that such violence and terrorism should be met with an adequate response from the EU.

The minister commented on the terrorist attack in the Austrian capital, describing it as a follow-up to what had happened in France.

“These events are a cause for concern, and I think the EU should counter such violence and terrorism adequately,” he said.

In addition, Grlić Radman underscored that we had to work on “preventing attacks that violate the security of citizens and that is why it’s important to combat illegal immigration”, stressing that the Croatian Police was making great effort to curb illegal immigration at its border i.e. the external border of the EU.

“I have conveyed solidarity and condolences to Austria, the images are frightening,” said the minister.

Croatia always has good relations with USA

Grlić Radman also reflected on the US presidential election, underlining that it was up to the American people to decide who they want for their next president adding that Croatia has always had good relations with the US administration regardless of who has been at the helm of the country.

Croatia is waiting for the US presidential results but it is a matter of the American people's choice, he added.

“We welcome the democratic right to elect the president they want. Those elections will show the will and desire of American voters,” Grlić Radman told reporters.

Asked what would be better for Croatia, he said that our country has always had good relations with the US administration regardless of who was the president.

“Croatia always has and has had good relations with the US administration regardless of who that may be. When Croatia protects its own national interests, it in a way passes them on and expects its interlocutors to support them,” the foreign minister said.

Text: Hina

 

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