Vukovar did not defend only itself, it defended Croatia, which is why we are proud, but we also have an obligation to express our gratitude to those who gave their lives for Croatia, Sanader said proceeding in a column through the streets of Vukovar towards the town cemetery
He said that anniversaries must not be the only time Croatia remembered Vukovar, adding that officials must visit the town more often.
"This is why it is important to support projects that open prospects for life in Vukovar," the PM said thanking all Croatian counties that were included in the reconstruction of Vukovar on their assistance.