Zelenskyy's office reveals details of agreement signed with Croatia

Ukraine's President's Office has published the text of the agreement signed between Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Croatia. Source: Ukraine's President's Office, as reported by European Pravda The document, titled the Agreement on Long-Term Cooperation and Support between Ukraine and the Republic of Croatia, is structured similarly to the security agreements Ukraine has with many other foreign partners, including its 10-year term from the date of signing.

The text reads that Croatia will continue to provide long-term political, security, and financial support to Ukraine, while Ukraine pledges to continue its reforms and ensure the rule of law.

The agreement outlines cooperation in intelligence sharing on issues of mutual interest, encourages collaboration between Ukraine's and Croatia's defence industries with the potential for joint production, and includes cooperation in digital resilience, cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference. Ukraine and Croatia may hold a Strategic Defence and Security Policy Dialogue at the leaders' level as needed and by mutual consent.

Croatia reaffirms its support for Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU and commits to assisting Ukraine within the EU framework, including support for Ukraine's reforms and its path toward EU membership. The agreement also addresses humanitarian demining, a field in which Croatia has already allocated over EUR10 million and will continue providing equipment and expertise.

It includes areas such as mine action, veteran support, prosecution of serious crimes, and various forms of humanitarian and socio-humanitarian aid, including rehabilitation projects for people affected by the war. In addition, Croatia pledges to support sanctions against Russia, hold Russia accountable, and help in securing compensation for damages caused by its aggression. Specific sections of the agreement focus on supporting the Peace Formula and efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by the occupying authorities into occupied territories and Russia.

Background: The agreement was signed during Zelenskyy's visit to Croatia for the third Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit and bilateral meetings.

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