PM Concludes Historic First Official Visit to Croatia

On 18th June 2025, Indian Prime Minister concluded his first-ever official visit to Croatia, marking a significant milestone in India-Croatia relations.

The visit was marked by high-level talks, new agreements, and a shared vision for strategic cooperation.

Key Points

Bilateral Talks: PM and Croatian PM held delegation-level talks at Banski Dvori, committing to strengthen democratic values, peace, and global cooperation.
Peace Advocacy: PM emphasised that conflicts in Europe or Asia must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, not warfare.
Strategic Partnerships: New areas of collaboration include IT, clean tech, defence, shipbuilding, agriculture, semiconductors, and renewable energy. A long-term Defence Cooperation Plan is also in the works.
Trade and Supply Chains: Both leaders agreed to enhance trade and build resilient, trustworthy supply chains across key sectors.
Signed MoUs:
o Cooperation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors
oCultural Exchange Programme (2026–2030)
oProgramme of Cooperation in Science & Technology (2025–2029)
oEstablishment of a Hindi Chair at the University of Zagreb