During the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit held in Dubrovnik, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha engaged in talks with his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlić Radman. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations, with discussions covering military support, Ukraine's path toward European integration, and collaboration on international platforms.
Key Discussion Points
Military and Political Support: Minister Sybiha informed Minister Radman about the current situation on the front lines. He expressed gratitude for Croatia's ongoing military and political support and outlined Ukraine's essential defense needs in resisting Russian aggression.
Implementation of the Peace Formula: The ministers deliberated on Croatia's participation in implementing Ukraine's Peace Formula, aiming to restore peace and stability in the region.
Medical Rehabilitation Efforts: Sybiha thanked Croatia for providing medical rehabilitation to Ukrainian defenders. Notably, over 800 children of military personnel have received rehabilitation services in Croatia this year.
European Union and NATO Integration: Gordan Grlić Radman reaffirmed Croatia's readiness to support Ukraine on its path to European Union and NATO membership. The two nations agreed to offer expert support to Ukraine, drawing from Croatia's experience during its own EU accession process.
International Cooperation: The ministers discussed strengthening cooperation on international platforms such as the United Nations. They emphasized the importance of joint efforts to prevent Russian representatives from entering the governing bodies of international organizations. Sybiha highlighted Ukraine's appreciation for Croatia's support in these matters.
Regional Collaboration: Concluding the meeting, both officials agreed on the necessity of further structuring cooperation at the regional level. They stressed the importance of coordinating efforts to address common challenges and enhance mutual support.
