{"id":20931,"date":"2022-12-20T14:59:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T13:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&p=20931"},"modified":"2022-12-20T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T14:02:03","slug":"president-milanovic-at-croatian-defence-academy-loyal-partners-and-allies-yes-but-nobodys-vassals-or-servants","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-at-croatian-defence-academy-loyal-partners-and-allies-yes-but-nobodys-vassals-or-servants\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107 at Croatian Defence Academy: Loyal partners and allies \u2013 yes, but nobody\u2019s vassals or servants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanovi\u0107 attended today a ceremony marking the 31st<\/sup> anniversary of the establishment of the Dr. Franjo Tu\u0111man Croatian Defence Academy. In his address at the event, the President of the Republic emphasized the importance of continuously adapting to new conditions and situations, as well as new requirements and circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Milanovi\u0107 singled out opportunism and adaptability to new circumstances, without cynicism and corruption, as ingredients for the survival and progress of small nations and peoples. \u201cWithout opportunism, some would say selfishness, without adaptability to circumstances arising from the rhythm of events and decisions over which we have no influence, we put ourselves in danger of flying \u2018like geese into fog\u2019,\u201d President Milanovi\u0107 told those present, adding that the decisions we make ultimately concern only us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnly we care about this country. (We should act) toward no one with malice, but with good will toward everyone, and above all always keeping in mind Croatia\u2019s interest in circumstances that arose in spite of our will and beyond our control. Loyal partners and allies \u2013 yes! But, nobody\u2019s vassals and nobody\u2019s servants, none of us wants that. That is my choice and that is the country I see,\u201d said the Croatian President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe task of every statesman is, above all, not to know or imagine what his country can do and what its limits are and what it is capable of, but to know the limits of its capabilities and how far it can take its resources, its people, its citizens \u2013 not imagining what you can do, but being aware of what you cannot,\u201d President Milanovi\u0107 concluded, extending his Christmas and New Year greetings to everyone at the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the occasion of marking the Dr. Franjo Tu\u0111man Croatian Defence Academy Day, the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanovi\u0107 issued Decisions on Decorations, Promotions and Commendations, in accordance with his constitutional and legal powers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonel Miro \u010coli\u0107 was decorated with the Order of Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 for extraordinary successful command of units of the Croatian Armed Forces and for extraordinary military services in their organization and development. Sergeant Major Vlado Derdi\u0107 and Sergeant Major Slobodan Sambol were decorated with the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for extraordinary services to the Republic of Croatia in a state of war and under special circumstances in peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For extraordinary contributions to the development and the reputation of the Republic of Croatia, as well as to the welfare of its citizens, Sergeant Major Damir Bakuni\u0107 and Sergeant Major Miroslav Ra\u0161tegorac were decorated with the Order of the Croatian Interlace.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commander Darija Jurko and Lieutenant Colonel Tomislav Vacenovski were promoted to the rank of Captain\/Colonel. Captain Rebeka Kru\u0161elj was promoted to the rank of Major. First Lieutenant Igor Turk was promoted to the rank of Captain. Second Lieutenants Danijel Evi\u0107, Nikolina Serti\u0107 and Ivan \u0160arec were promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonel Valentina Klju\u010dari\u0107 received the Commendation of the Commander in Chief for achieving above-average results in the execution of duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the anniversary ceremony, the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces was accompanied by the Chief of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces Admiral Robert Hranj and Deputy Commander of the Dr. Franjo Tu\u0111man Croatian Defence Academy Brigadier General Bla\u017e Beretin, who congratulated all those who received decorations, promotions and commendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO:  Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Dario Andri\u0161ek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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