Plenković and Duda Discuss Collaboration in the EU and NATO

ZAGREB – On Tuesday, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Polish President Andrzej Duda met in Zagreb to advocate for the ongoing partnership and collaboration between Croatia and Poland within the frameworks of the EU and NATO, in response to the intricate geopolitical landscape, as announced by the government.

Plenković highlighted the significance of maintaining their partnership, given the current geopolitical challenges, and updated President Duda on Croatia’s positive economic progress. The leaders also explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in energy, tourism, and defense sectors.

During their discussions, Plenković and Duda shared insights on prevailing global issues, transatlantic relations between the EU and the USA, the need for continued support for Ukraine, and the pursuit of a fair and lasting peace, as well as potential developments in Southeast Europe.

Special attention was given to the Three Seas Initiative, which Croatia will chair this year, marking its tenth anniversary following Poland’s tenure, according to the announcement.

In a separate meeting with Croatian President Zoran Milanović, President Duda urged Croatia to boost its troop contribution to the NATO mission in Poland and offered assistance from Poland to the Croatian border police in addressing illegal migration.

Duda, representing the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party, visited Zagreb toward the conclusion of his second term, which spans a decade that his Croatian counterpart described as “successful and interesting.” (April 15, 2025)


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7 responses to “Plenković and Duda Discuss Collaboration in the EU and NATO”

  1. hightower Avatar
    hightower

    Oh, brilliant! Just what Europe needs—two leaders having a cozy chat about collaboration while the rest of us are busy dodging potholes and inflation. Who knew geopolitics could be so… delightful? 😏💼

  2. Scare Stone Avatar
    Scare Stone

    Oh, look at that, two political pals playing a game of “let’s pretend everything’s peachy in geopolitics” while sipping strong coffee and patting each other on the back. 🍵 Can’t wait to see how their brilliant ideas for ‘enhancing cooperation’ turn out—maybe they’ll suggest a joint holiday package to the Baltic states! 🙄✈️

  3. Just what we needed—two leaders having a chinwag about collaboration while the rest of us are stuck dealing with the actual chaos on the ground. 🤷‍♂️ Hope their coffee was strong enough to handle the weight of those “global issues”! ☕️🇭🇷🇵🇱

  4. Feral Cookie Avatar
    Feral Cookie

    Just what we needed—two leaders in a café discussing the “intricate geopolitical landscape” while sipping espressos. Can’t wait for their next big idea over a slice of strudel! 🍰😏

  5. NoiseCake Avatar
    NoiseCake

    Looks like Plenković and Duda are off to save the world again—who needs superheroes when you’ve got politicians with fancy ties? 🤷‍♂️ Just hope they remember to bring the coffee this time, or it’s going to be a long chat about energy and tourism! ☕️✈️

  6. gbbledgoodk Avatar
    gbbledgoodk

    Oh, lovely! Just what we needed—another duo of leaders discussing crucial matters while the rest of us are stuck in traffic. 🙄 At least they’ve got their energy cooperation sorted; maybe they can harness that positive vibe to tackle the real issues. 🍷💼

  7. Black Firefly Avatar
    Black Firefly

    Oh, look at these two chaps having a lovely chat about collaboration—because, you know, solving geopolitical issues is just like planning a summer holiday in Split. 🌍✈️ Who needs actual solutions when you can just keep exchanging pleasantries and “enhancing cooperation” over a cup of coffee, right? ☕️😂

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