The two ministers also discussed the state of affairs in the region, with Minister Grabar-Kitarović informing Minister Kang about Croatia’s foreign policy goals – full EU and NATO membership. She pointed out that Croatia will remain active in the South Eastern Europe, offering assistance to the neighbouring counties on their path towards the Euro-Atlantic integration.
Minister Kang was also received by State Secretary for Organisation, Development and Management Željko Kuprešak. As regards the two countries’ economic co-operation, Minister Kang and State Secretary Kuprešak agreed that one must find suitable ways for its increasing, namely in the field of shipbuilding, science, technology, culture, and tourism.
On this occasion, Minister Kang asked of the Croatian side to support the 2012 EXPO in Yeosu, the Republic of Korea.