ZAGREB, July 11 (Hina) - Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula on Tuesday held talks with the Speaker of Italy's House of Representatives, Luciano Violante, on the development of political and economic relations between the two
countries. Picula recalled that in the past five months he had visited Italy as many as four times. He stressed that relations between Croatia and Italy were developing very well, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Italy is not only a political but an economic partner to Croatia, which is very important, Picula said. Italy's support within the European Union for the development of economic cooperation with Croatia will be the best contribution to stability in the region, Picula added. Violante welcomed the achievements of the new Croatian government, especially in the area of reforms, democratic development and the adoption of difficult but important decisions regarding cooperati
ZAGREB, July 11 (Hina) - Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula on
Tuesday held talks with the Speaker of Italy's House of
Representatives, Luciano Violante, on the development of political
and economic relations between the two countries.
Picula recalled that in the past five months he had visited Italy as
many as four times. He stressed that relations between Croatia and
Italy were developing very well, the Foreign Ministry said in a
statement.
Italy is not only a political but an economic partner to Croatia,
which is very important, Picula said.
Italy's support within the European Union for the development of
economic cooperation with Croatia will be the best contribution to
stability in the region, Picula added.
Violante welcomed the achievements of the new Croatian government,
especially in the area of reforms, democratic development and the
adoption of difficult but important decisions regarding
cooperation with the Hague tribunal and the change of Croatia's
international position.
(hina) rml