Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte highlighted Croatia’s significance as a key partner in maintaining stability and security in the Western Balkans during a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in Zagreb on Tuesday. The meeting followed a visit to Sarajevo earlier that day, which included the presence of Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
This historic visit marked the first time in eighteen years that a Dutch prime minister set foot in the Croatian capital. Both prime ministers commended the strong political and economic ties between their nations, expressing strong support for…