This is a thank-you to the people on the Croatian and European sides who worked for years on Croatia's journey towards membership. This journey was marked by many successes and downs, and many friendships have been made over the years, said Croatian Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic.
Many guests attended the event, including six Croatian ministers, diplomats from the member countries, European Commission staffers, media representatives, members of Croatia's accession negotiation teams, and representatives of Croatian regions.
The reception was opened with the "Ode to Joy", performed by a Croatian Navy choir.