Welcoming Ambassador Cvetićanin, Minister Grabar-Kitarović pointed out that the relations between Croatia and SMN are crucial for the peace, co-operation and progress in the region. Along with the need to solve the remaining open issues, Minister Grabar-Kitarović pointed out that both countries have a future in the Euro-Atlantic integration. Mentioning Croatia’s progress in the EU accession process, the minister said that intensive work awaits Croatia, and that there is readiness to transfer the experiences gained in that process.
Ambassador Cvetićanin laid out his mandate’s priorities and added that SMN welcomes Croatia’s progress, expressing hope that Croatia will join the EU during his mandate.