By starting it EU entry talks in 2005, Croatia has strengthened its international position and became a mature member of the international community of countries and peoples, Sanader said. Croatia has entered a new period which will be remembered as a period of progress and new possibilities, the PM said in his message.
Croatia's European future will bring new times, it will bring welfare and prosperity to all Croatian citizens, he said.
After we secured conditions for Croatia to develop into a modern, democratic, stable and law-based European state, we must use opportunities before us to achieve accelerated economic development and better living standards, Sanader said wishing everybody a happy New Year.