High Representative Solana gave a positive evaluation of the new Croatian government's first steps, stressing the importance of continuing the reform process that has already started in Croatia.
Minister Žužul expressed Croatia's expectations regarding the dynamics of approaching the EU in the context of European Commission's soon passing its opinion of Croatia's EU membership application. Minister Žužul also asked the High Representative for his support in the EU Council of Ministers regarding the reaching of the decision about Croatia.
High Representative Solana accepted Minister Žužul's invitation to visit Croatia soon.