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(5 years ago)The French anthem of Marseilles celebrated the morning in Pantovcak at the ceremonial reception of Emmanuel Macron, who has been on the first visit of a French president to Croatia since her independence. Croatian President Zoran Milanovic hosted Macron with the highest state honours. The Armed Forces Orchestra of the Republic of Croatia [...]
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic hosted Macron with the highest state honours.
The Armed Forces Orchestra of the Republic of Croatia performed the French and Croatian anthem, while the organisation was organised by the Honour Protection Battalion.
After the welcoming ceremony, the two presidents are heading to a face-to-face meeting.
After meeting Milanovic, Macro went to “Square Stjepan Radiq”, where he placed a wreath of flowers in the Homeland Monument. After the crown was established, the head of the French state went to Banski Deni.
Macro arrived on Wednesday evening for the first official visit by a French head of state to Croatia.
Macron began his visit with a working dinner with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic in a closer format, with global and regional issues on the agenda.
Then comes a Rafale flight over Zagreb, attended by a meeting with Mato Rimac at Hotel “Esplanade” Two Rafalone planes flew over Zagreb several times.
The aircraft license is a game changer for us. The entire army will have aircraft like no one else from southern Germany to Greece. We can be security exporters and curb all threats,” said Plenkovic.
Meanwhile, President Macron said Croatia is ready for Schengen.
It has confirmed that it is solid, that it has an organisation to protect its borders and has confirmed its ability to control its borders. This agreement also includes Schengen reform. We support Schengen approach”, Macron said.
Speaking of the purchase of 12 French bombers, Macron said the deal, worth 1.1 billion euros, shows that “we want to act together”.
“This is Croatia's sovereign election and has historical significance,” said Macro.
Macron said Plenkov has also talked about the Western Balkans and the problems of Bulgaria and Northern Macedonia.
Thank you for always being a true and clear partner. In March, we will talk about Europe, which should be more united and that should retain its” force, Macron said.
By contrast, Croatia today signed the contract for the purchase of 12 French combat planes.
