{"id":35023,"date":"2024-11-22T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&p=35023"},"modified":"2024-11-25T09:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T08:33:17","slug":"president-milanovic-in-zadar-we-know-who-our-allies-are-its-the-western-world-but-they-are-not-our-masters","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-in-zadar-we-know-who-our-allies-are-its-the-western-world-but-they-are-not-our-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107 in Zadar: We know who our allies are, it\u2019s the Western world, but they are not our masters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cWe must conduct our policies and affairs independently, using our own intellect and judgment, while consulting with our allies, who are our partners, but not our masters. If we ever had an inferiority complex \u2013 and I want to believe that Croatians never did \u2013 now is the time to rid ourselves of it forever. Thank God, there is no more Belgrade, Budapest, Vienna, or Berlin. In crucial matters, it is just us,\u201d said President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 on Friday during a special session of the Zadar City Council, held to mark Zadar City Day and the Feast of Saint Chrysogonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He recalled how in the past, we had no influence over many decisions, but \u201ctoday, we have more influence than ever before.\u201d In this context, he also spoke about Croatia\u2019s allies. \u201cWe know who our allies are; it\u2019s the Western world, primarily Europe, which should have a coherent common policy \u2013 but not one where the Germans and French hold the main and only say.\u201d However, he stated that the reality is such that a common policy does not exist, citing NATO\u2019s mission in Kosovo as an example, where a new Croatian contingent was dispatched yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot all NATO members participate there, only those who want to. We are so unified that five countries still haven\u2019t recognized Kosovo, even after twenty years. That\u2019s the so-called common policy. How can you conduct a common policy in such an environment if we don\u2019t agree on fundamental matters, like the right of a people to have their own state? That\u2019s the reality we live in,\u201d President Milanovi\u0107 cautioned and emphasized: \u201cBe loyal, fair with those who are your allies and partners, and never act behind their backs, while keeping your plans, goals, and ambitions close to your chest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to discussing Croatia\u2019s position in the world, he also addressed the importance of European funds for Croatia\u2019s further development. \u201cEuropean funds are a minimal compensation we must utilize to the last euro. We have given a lot to the European Union \u2013we\u2019ve opened our doors, Constitution, and market, enabling free movement and the application of open market rules. As a small nation, we fight for our identity and resources, which is why we must use European funds wisely,\u201d the President emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, the President warned about challenges such as the negative trade balance: \u201cWe import more than we export. I don\u2019t just mean material goods or products; I\u2019m also talking about services like tourism, which is necessary and irreplaceable. Croatia must rise above mediocrity because this is no long-term solution,\u201d he stated, stressing that Croatia\u2019s improved credit rating will only make sense if it results in increased goods exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe purpose of a positive credit rating is not to see its effect on the next pre-election poll, but to attract those who will truly invest in Croatia and deposit their money here, which means their security, expectations, and trust in the judicial system and political class,\u201d the President explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to President Milanovi\u0107, other speakers at the special session included the President of the City Council, Marko Vu\u010deti\u0107; Mayor of Zadar, Branko Duki\u0107; Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds and delegate of the Croatian Prime Minister, \u0160ime Erli\u0107; and Member of Parliament, Deputy Mayor of Zadar, and delegate of the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Ante Babi\u0107. Public awards for 2024 were also presented to individuals and associations most deserving of contributing to the city\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Milanovi\u0107 was accompanied in Zadar by Bartol \u0160imuni\u0107, Head of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Marko Beljan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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