After the talks the two presidents told reporters that Croatia and Hungary had no outstanding issues in their relations, and agreed that bilateral cooperation was increasing in all fields.
Mesic said that apart from good cooperation in the economy, culture and education, Hungary's support to Croatia's efforts to join the European Union was also important to Zagreb.
Madl added that his country would continue all it could to help Croatia to become an EU member as soon as possible.
We believe that on this road Croatia and its officials do all what is necessary so as to meet the Copenhagen criteria.
The two presidents also discussed possibilities of strengthening cooperation in transport between the two neighbouring countries. In this context they considered the development of the Croatian seaports of Rijeka and Ploce and their links with Hungary and through Hungary with other European countries, Mesic said.
Madl expressed satisfaction with the cooperation of companies from the two countries, particularly in the banking sector.
Hungary's investments in Croatia totalled 750 million dollars in 2004.
The talks also revolved around the ethnic minorities, which Mesic described as "bridges of cooperation".
There are an estimated 90,000 ethnic Croats in Hungary, who are one of 13 recognised minorities in that country. Bilingual teaching is available in 35 kindergartens, three primary schools and two high schools with the Croatian language being taught in about 40 schools. There is also a Croat department within the national broadcasting corporation, and what remains to be solved is the representation of Croats in the Hungarian parliament.
Mesic and Madl voiced hope that the joint candidacy of Croatia and Hungary to host the European Soccer Championships in 2012 would be accepted.