State Secretary Biščević headed Croatian delegation at meeting of Quadrilateral’s state secretaries

During the meeting in Rome, the members of the Quadrilateral (the Italian Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, Republic of Hungary, and Republic of Croatia) reviewed the activities during the Italian presidency and confirmed their dedication to the continuation of the co-operation within this regional initiative of four neighbouring and friendly countries. They pointed out in particular the strengthening of political dialogue on the subject of Euro-Atlantic integration, the strengthening of the Quadrilateral’s role in stimulating stability and prosperity of South Eastern Europe, as well as intensifying the co-operation among the member countries.

The members took the opportunity to reiterate their support for and offered assistance to Croatia on its way to a full EU and NATO membership.

State Secretary Biščević presented the framework program of Croatia’s presidency over the Quadrilateral, emphasising that during its presidency, Croatia wants to solidify the co-operation with its neighbours and regional partners by realising in practice the co-operation in the spirit of the Euro-Atlantic integration. As its priorities, State Secretary Biščević stated the political dialogue and co-operation within the context of the EU and NATO, co-operation in security and defence with the aim of Croatia’s joining in full the Multinational Military Unit of the Quadrilateral, seated in Udine, as well as the economic co-operation with an emphasis on infrastructure, transport, environmental protection, and development of small and medium enterprises.

State Secretary Biščević concluded his presentation by pointing out that Croatia’s presidency over the Quadrilateral concurs with its SEECP presidency, which means a great responsibility for Croatia, but also testifies to its extremely important role in this part of Europe.