Summary Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Croatia enjoy friendly relations founded on mutual respect
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation during a meeting held at the Prime Minister's House on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch also attended the meeting.
Welcoming the Croatian delegation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Croatia enjoy friendly relations founded on mutual respect, goodwill, and shared interests. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening ties between the two countries.
The prime minister expressed Pakistan's desire to expand bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade and investment, information technology, connectivity, agriculture, tourism, and skilled workforce development.
Shehbaz Sharif also conveyed his best wishes to Croatian President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, extending a cordial invitation for them to undertake official visits to Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Radman expressed gratitude for the invitation and said he was pleased to be making his first official visit to Pakistan. He said the talks offered an opportunity to review bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in trade, the economy, and business.
Describing Pakistan-Croatia relations as "excellent," the Croatian minister said there remains significant potential to further strengthen collaboration between the two countries.
Commenting on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, Radman underscored the importance of international solidarity, respect for international law, and humanitarian principles in addressing global and regional crises.
He also welcomed Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in the Middle East, praising initiatives aimed at advancing peace and regional stability. Radman congratulated Pakistan on its role in supporting diplomatic engagement and reaffirmed Croatia's support for peaceful solutions to international conflicts.
