Croatia deepens ties with Albania and North Macedonia
Mayor Tomislav Šuta of Split met Croatian ambassador Nives Tiganj in Banovina to discuss stronger cooperation with Skopje, focusing on youth exchanges, sports and cultural projects. The dialogue also covered the upcoming 30th Plazma Youth Sports Games in Split (17‑21 August) and the possibility of involving Split in the “Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028” programme.
Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman visited Tirana, praising Albania’s “extraordinary progress” on its EU accession path after it closed the first three negotiation chapters on science, education and external relations. He met Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and scheduled talks with Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Bajram Begaj, reaffirming Croatia’s offer of experience sharing, institutional support and technical assistance to Albania’s EU bid.
Entities: Ferit Hoxha · Gordan Grlić Radman · Hristijan Mickoski · Nives Tiganj · Tomislav Šuta
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Croatia will continue to support Albania’s EU accession with experience sharing, institutional capacity building, and technical assistance.
- [● 2 SOURCES] He met with Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and plans to meet Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Bajram Begaj.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation between Split and Skopje, focusing on youth, sport and culture.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Croatian officials discussed Split’s possible participation in the “Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028” programme.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 30th season of Plazma Youth Sports Games will be held in Split from 17‑21 August, potentially attended by Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Albania recently closed the first three EU accession chapters on science & research, education & culture, and external relations.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman visited Tirana and praised Albania’s progress toward EU accession.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Tomislav Šuta of Split received Croatian ambassador Nives Tiganj in Banovina. (b882b376-df88-41c0-ad4f-b49931ab6aa9)