- Published: 04.10.2017.
Croatian PM, German defence minister confirm good partner relations
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Wednesday met with German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen and said Germany was Croatia's number one partner in defence and security, Plenkovic's office said in a press release.
Germany and Croatia are members of NATO and the European Union and have very good and friendly relations, it was confirmed at the meeting, which was also attended by Croatian Defence Minister Damir Krsticevic and the military deputy chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Drago Matanovic.
The intensive defence cooperation, in peace missions and operations, the building of defence capabilities and in military technology, makes up an important part of the relations between the two countries, Plenkovic said.
Croatia and Germany are committed to European goals and security in the EU as well as in NATO, the press release said.
Under a Croatian parliament decision of June 30, Croatian troops will take part in NATO's increased presence in Lithuania as of December in a combat group led by Germany, whereby Croatia is showing solidarity and responsibility for the collective security in the Euro-Atlantic space.
Text: Hina