State Secretary Bianca Matković received on inaugural visit Russian Ambassador Mihail Konarovski

State Secretary Matković and Ambassador Konarovski expressed both countries’ willingness to deepen the economic ties and strengthen the co-operation in energy and tourism.

Opinions were exchanged about the present state of affairs in South Eastern Europe, while State Secretary Matković pointed out that Croatia, as a reliable member of the international community, seeks to be a constructive partner of the countries in the region, with the aim of continuing the process of stabilisation, reforms, democratization, and approaching the Euro-Atlantic integration.

Within the context of key challenges of global security, the meeting also discussed the co-operation between Croatia and Russia within the UN Security Council, as well as the frequent holding of consultations.