Today, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, will welcome Gordan Grlić Radman, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, to Canada from April 11 to 14, 2023. The two ministers will meet to discuss various topics, including the provision of support to Ukraine, maintaining stability in the Balkan region, commercial ties, and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Minister Grlić Radman’s visit is particularly significant as Canada and Croatia celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations. The two countries share many priorities, including advancing human rights and safeguarding democracy, and have a long history of collaboration.
One of the main topics on the agenda is the provision of support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion. Both Canada and Croatia are committed to transatlantic peace and security and recognize the importance of standing in solidarity with Ukraine. As Russia continues to engage in aggressive behavior, it is essential for Canada and Croatia to work together to provide support to Ukraine.
Another key issue is maintaining stability in the Balkan region. Both Canada and Croatia are committed to working towards peace and stability in the Balkans, which has been historically prone to conflict. The two countries recognize the importance of promoting stability in the region to ensure long-term peace.
In addition to political issues, the ministers will also discuss opportunities to continue to grow commercial ties and build on the success of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This agreement has opened up new markets for Canadian businesses and helped to create jobs and economic growth.
The visit of Minister Grlić Radman is an opportunity to strengthen Canada’s relationship with the European Union. Croatia is a member of the European Union, and the visit provides an opportunity for Canada to engage with the European Union through its member state. The two countries share a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and the visit is an opportunity to reinforce these values.
Canada and Croatia have a long history of collaboration, and Minister’s he visit is an opportunity to deepen ties between the two countries and build on their shared commitment to transatlantic peace and security, human rights, and democracy.
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