The Italian head of state and his guests talked about Italian-Croatian relations and the development of the peninsula of Istria, which was described as an example of a multicultural region.
Prefect Jakovcic spoke about the possibility of establishing an Italian cultural centre in the Croatian coastal city of Pula which would also deal with economic and other issues of common interest.
Ciampi, who advocated further enhancement of cooperation, particularly in the economy and maritime affairs, expressed support to Istria County's activities aimed at the protection of the Italian minority's rights.
Jakovcic, Radin and Kraljevic highlighted the great importance of today's meeting with the Italian president in Rome.