The two officials discussed issues relating to the region
The two officials discussed issues relating to the region, notably the Euro-Atlantic integration of Croatia's eastern neighbours. Rasmussen praised Croatia's participation in NATO's mission to Afghanistan, while Pusić announced an initiative for Croatia to combine the military peace missions with civilian missions.
Pusić said NATO membership was a key element of every country's stability, adding that Croatia could help the countries in the region meet the membership requirements.
Rasmussen said that NATO's open door policy was continuing, emphasizing that NATO would continue working with the countries in the region to help them carry out the reforms required for membership, adding that some of them had made considerable progress.
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