Misra said Croatia and India were developing friendly relations which intensified after President Mesic's visit to India in November 2002.
Mesic said he wished bilateral relations to further intensify to the mutual benefit, and that Croatian ports and roads could be India's gateway to Central and Eastern Europe markets.
The Japanese ambassador highlighted Croatia's progress in drawing closer to the European Union and its positive role in the strengthening of peace and stability in the region.
President Mesic said Croatia-Japan political relations were good and that economic relations should be intensified.