Ambassador Ruiz-Tagle expressed hope that the good bilateral relations between the two countries will continue to intensify during his mandate to Croatia, especially in certain branches of economy where there is room for the deepening of the co-operation. The meeting also reviewed the role of the Croatian community in Chile, recognised in all important segments of the Chilean society. It also accentuated Chile’s interest in the events in South Eastern Europe, especially in activities regarding Croatia’s road to full EU membership.