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This was Croatian foreign minister’s first participation in a meeting of NATO’s foreign ministers. The topic of today’s meeting was the current situation in Georgia.
Expressing grave concern over the situation in Georgia, Minister Jandroković said that Croatia supports today’s statement about the issue by NATO, as well as the further steps in solving the crisis.
Voicing the Croatian Government’s concern about the humanitarian situation in Georgia, he invited all sides to ensure that the humanitarian aid reaches all those who need it. He reiterated that the Croatian Government has reached a decision to donate €150,000, transferred to Georgia via the International Red Cross.
Minister Jandroković said that Croatia welcomes the truce agreement signed between Georgia and Russia, mediated by the European Union, OSCE, and the US. In that regard, he agreed with the need for a swift and efficient implementation of the six-step peace plan for solving the Georgian-Russian conflict. He emphasized that the Croatian Government fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Pointing out that the Croatian Government opposes all forms of military action, believing that the use of military force for political purposes cannot and should not be a solution, Minister Jandroković supported all efforts leading towards appeasing the situation in Georgia and setting up a lasting peace and stability.