Dubrovnik Mayor hosts 28th Diplomatic Academy seminar

Dubrovnik Mayor Mato Franković hosted participants of the 28th Dubrovnik Seminar of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia. Held from October 5 to 8, the seminar was titled ‘Protecting European Values in a Changing World: Navigating Soft and Hard Power’.

During the event, Mayor Franković highlighted Dubrovnik’s long diplomatic tradition, noting its historical role in preserving the freedom and independence of the Republic of Dubrovnik. He referenced the scientist and diplomat Ruđer Josip Bošković to illustrate the city's historical international reach.

The seminar brought together approximately 30 young diplomats for a four-day program of lectures and discussions with experts and professors from Croatia and abroad. The curriculum focused on democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and security. The event concluded with the presentation of certificates to the participants.