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NATO/EU membership will solidify Croatia's historic
links with the West
President
Stjepan Mesic:
Signaling a maturation of Croatian democracy
Zagreb
as a destination:
Croatia's capital should not be overlooked
A
nation resolved to overcomeits tough heritage
Privatized
tourism industry will become engine of growth for Croatia
Croatia's
best lobbyist: its US Ambassador
Croatia's
resilient economy continues to grow
Ron
Brown credited for introducing US business to Croatia
Chemical
warfare conventions changed over fertilizer plant attacks
Film
and television producer Vladimir Kraljevic symbolizes worldwide success
of Croatian-Americans
What's
it like to visit Croatia?
State
of Minnesota develops close relationship with Croatia
Esplanade
hotel captures history and spirit of Zagreb
Spread
the word:
Croatia is an extraordinarily safe place to visit
Mega-Yachts:
the biggest status symbols in the world
Croatia
Airlines:
Creating a national identity during war and peace
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Croatia’s best lobbyist: its US Ambassador
According to Foreign
Minister Tonino Picula the nation of Croatia has its best possible Washington
lobbyist in the person of Ambassador Ivan Grdesic. The ambassador, who
presented his credentials earlier this year, has been focusing on his
country’s entery into NATO.
"Preparing for
membership in NATO is our highest priority and we hope to become an official
candidate by the end of the year," says Ambassador Grdesic. "The
other main priority is attracting more direcct investment from the United
States, especially in the fields of telecommunications, agriculture, manufacturing
and tourism."
Prior to assuming
his ambassadorial duties, Dr. Ivan Grdesic was professor at the Faculty
of Political Sciences, University of Zagreb, where he obtained his Ph.D.
in political science.
Dr. Grdesic was a
Fulbright Visiting Professor at Virginia Tech and at Indiana University,
Bloomington.
Dr. Grdesic is the author of several books about Croatia and the Central European region. Regarding Croatia’s entry into the European Union Ambassador Grdesic states, "We have signed the Stabilization and AccessionAgreement which provides a checklist for the things we have to achieve prior to being accepted. We have to adjust our legal system, our economic system to European standards over the next five years. This agreement is important not only because we are joining the European Community but also because it is a process of self-improvement."
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