Political Affairs Director-General Mihatov meets with EDA Chief Executive Jiří Šedivý

Political Affairs Director-General Petar Mihatov on Friday met with Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA) Jiří Šedivý.

The two officials discussed the Strategic Compass, EDA’s role in the development of defence capabilities, European Defence Fund and third-country partnerships.

Šedivý thanked for Croatia’s continued support for EDA and, in the context of defence capability development and strengthening of Europe’s defence industry, underlined excellent cooperation with Croatia’s defence industry.

Concerning EDA’s cooperation with third countries, Mihatov stressed the need for a strategic approach and advancing relations with the countries that the EU shares values and interests with. Both officials underscored the importance of signing an administrative agreement between EDA and the U.S.

The talks were held as part of Šedivý’s two-day visit to Croatia.

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