The Social Democratic Party of Germany is our important partner and our visit today is no coincidence. Ties between the Croatian SDP and and the German SPD are strong and our relationship is friendly and close, Milanovic said.
Beck expressed satisfaction with traditionally good relations between the two parties and invited Milanovic to attend an SPD convention this October, the statement said.
Asked about his party's chances at the forthcoming parliamentary election in Croatia and the support of the German SPD, Milanovic said his party would win the election "on topics that are important for better living standards and with people who know how to achieve them".