- Published: 20.03.2025.
Minister Grlić Radman participates in panel discussion "Ukraine and Europe: The Path to a Just Peace"
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman took part in the panel discussion "Ukraine and Europe: The Path to a Just Peace," organized by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Croatian Paneuropean Union.
The panel featured the Ambassador of Ukraine to Croatia, Vasyl Kyrylych, the Croatian Ambassador to Ukraine, Anica Djamić, and security expert Gordan Akrap, who serves as Vice-Rector of the "Dr. Franjo Tuđman" Defence and Security University.
Minister Grlić Radman and the President of the Croatian Paneuropean Union—who recently also became President of the International Paneuropean Union—Pavo Barišić, delivered opening remarks.
Grlić Radman emphasized Croatia's commitment to strengthening European security and continuing its support for Ukraine on its European path. "Croatia is a true friend of Ukraine. When we show solidarity with Ukraine, we are also mindful of our own history. We fought for and won the defence of our people and territorial integrity, so we understand how crucial support is in difficult times," the minister stated, adding that peace must be just and sustainable, not achieved at the expense of the victims of aggression.
"We extend our greetings to all the people of Ukraine, especially the defenders who are also protecting the entire democratic world. We are living in a time when the multilateral order, as we have known it for decades, is collapsing. Peace is the highest value, and we must strive for it—peace that is just," said Barišić in his opening speech.
In a video message, Croatian Ambassador to Ukraine Anica Djamić reflected on Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts to achieve a just peace. "Every war ends in peace, but the question is what kind of peace it will be. Will it reward the aggressor or ensure justice? Ukraine has clearly defined what it is willing to do for peace, but the international community must remain steadfast in condemning aggression," Djamić stated.
The event brought together diplomats, experts, participants of the One-Year Specialized Diplomatic Studies program at the Diplomatic Academy—led by its director, Karlo Kolesar—as well as representatives from state and public administration bodies, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the media.
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The panel featured the Ambassador of Ukraine to Croatia, Vasyl Kyrylych, the Croatian Ambassador to Ukraine, Anica Djamić, and security expert Gordan Akrap, who serves as Vice-Rector of the "Dr. Franjo Tuđman" Defence and Security University.
Minister Grlić Radman and the President of the Croatian Paneuropean Union—who recently also became President of the International Paneuropean Union—Pavo Barišić, delivered opening remarks.
Grlić Radman emphasized Croatia's commitment to strengthening European security and continuing its support for Ukraine on its European path. "Croatia is a true friend of Ukraine. When we show solidarity with Ukraine, we are also mindful of our own history. We fought for and won the defence of our people and territorial integrity, so we understand how crucial support is in difficult times," the minister stated, adding that peace must be just and sustainable, not achieved at the expense of the victims of aggression.
"We extend our greetings to all the people of Ukraine, especially the defenders who are also protecting the entire democratic world. We are living in a time when the multilateral order, as we have known it for decades, is collapsing. Peace is the highest value, and we must strive for it—peace that is just," said Barišić in his opening speech.
In a video message, Croatian Ambassador to Ukraine Anica Djamić reflected on Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts to achieve a just peace. "Every war ends in peace, but the question is what kind of peace it will be. Will it reward the aggressor or ensure justice? Ukraine has clearly defined what it is willing to do for peace, but the international community must remain steadfast in condemning aggression," Djamić stated.
The event brought together diplomats, experts, participants of the One-Year Specialized Diplomatic Studies program at the Diplomatic Academy—led by its director, Karlo Kolesar—as well as representatives from state and public administration bodies, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the media.