Croatian PM meets with U.S. Senator Hatch

Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic met on Monday with US Senator Orrin G. Hatch, who is President pro tempore of the Senate, for the talks on the continuation of excellent cooperation between the two countries, the government's office said in a press release.

Plenkovic and Hatch confirmed the excellent political and friendly relations between Croatia and the USA.

Senator Hatch, who made a great contribution to establishing diplomatic relations between the USA and Croatia, in particular emphasised the role of Croatian basketball player and diplomat, Kresimir Cosic, whom Hatch knew personally, in strengthening the partnership between the two countries, the press release said.

The prime minister expressed his conviction in the continuation of successful political, economic and defence cooperation between the two countries within the NATO alliance.

Plenkovic and Hatch discussed accelerating the process of visa liberalisation for Croatian citizens and the need to incorporate Croatia in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

They advocated strengthening American investments in Croatia and in reference to energy and diversifying energy sources, they discussed the construction of an LNG terminal on Krk Island which the US supports, the press release said.

Hatch, aged 84 is the longest-serving Republican Senator in the history of the United States, having served the Senate since 1977.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign and European Affairs Minister Marija Pejcinovic Buric accompanied the prime minister during the meeting with the senator.

Text: Hina

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