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An introductory word from the Minister
The first year of membership in NATO
Croatia in the alliance of the most influential states
New door opened for Croatian economy
Information exchange with NATO
Integration process accelerated
A total of 28 chapters open and 17 provisionally closed
Croatia continued to fulfil political criteria
Seventh National Programme for the Integration of the Republic of Croatia into the European Union
Fulfilment of political criteria - continuation of reforms
Final tasks: technical adaptation of the acquis communautaire
Croatia's constant and active participation in European policies
Important support of the European Parliament
Cooperation with the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee
Use of pre-accession assistance programmes
Participation in several new Community Programmes
Preparation for the use of EU funds
Informing and educating about the EU and the integration process in Croatia
A total of 148,000 copies of free publications distributed
Educational programmes encompassing 2,700 civil servants
Bilateral relations with EU Member States and EFTA Member States
Croatia receives important political and material support to achieve European standards
Relations with neighbouring states and countries in the region
Numerous meetings testify to the co-operation achieved
Regional multilateral co-operation
Second year on the Security Council
Successful participation in the World Government
Active participation of high-level officials
Active participation in other UN bodies
A decade of active participation in peace missions
Long-term and implementing documents for better arms control
Steps taken to further promote a systematic development assistance policy
Regional international organisations
New developments in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe - the Corfu Process
Council of Europe - 60 years of activity
The focus of activities - Protection of women and children
Regional and national levels - a permanent solution for refugees
Co-operation of Croatia and the world in specific programmes
New US administration – equally high level of bilateral relations
Eastern Europe – focus on energy and co-operation in tourism
Asia and Australia – important economic, as well as cultural ties
Central and South America – co-operation supported by realistic interests
Near and Middle East, Africa – intensifying contacts
Taking care of Croatian citizens cbroad
Over 331,000 new consular requests
E-passport system connects 30 diplomatic and consular missions in network