UK and Croatia bolster trade and security cooperation
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hosts Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in London to sign joint declaration on bilateral cooperation.
- UK and Croatia foreign ministers sign joint declaration to enhance cooperation on defence and security, migration, trade and climate change
- Foreign Secretary emphasises support to Ukraine and promoting prosperity and stability in Western Balkans as top international priorities
The UK is reinforcing its partnership with Croatia with a renewed vision for cooperation across defence and security, trade, migration and climate change.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint declaration on bilateral cooperation with his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman in London today (28 April).
The declaration will also step up cooperation in the fight against climate change and deliver on the Prime Minister’s priorities of tackling illegal migration and growing the UK’s economy.
The foreign ministers emphasised the need to accelerate support for Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression and strengthen stability, democracy and the rule of law in the Western Balkans.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:
The UK and Croatia are important allies. From our ongoing support to Ukraine, to protecting peace and stability in the Western Balkans, we work closely to secure our shared security and prosperity.
Today we’ve signed a joint declaration which cements our commitment to intensify that cooperation on defence, trade and cultural ties.
The declaration will also step up cooperation in the fight against climate change and tackle illegal migration.
Following last year’s 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, both foreign ministers agreed to build on the strong commercial relationship and close ties between our countries.
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