Gordan Grlić Radman visits Canada to strengthen diaspora and economic ties

Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman is conducting a diplomatic visit to Canada from September 26 to 28. During an address to the Croatian community in Montreal, he emphasized that the diaspora serves as a vital link between Croatia and Canada, noting that the strength of their bilateral relationship lies in the people.

In Toronto, Grlić Radman met with members of the Canada-Croatia Chamber of Commerce to discuss strengthening trade and investment cooperation. He highlighted potential growth in sectors such as energy, information technology, artificial intelligence, tourism, and the food industry, while reaffirming Croatia’s support for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada.

The visit also includes participation in the Second International Conference on the Return of Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War in Toronto. Grlić Radman is scheduled to meet with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Paul Grodom, President of the Canada-Ukrainian Congress.