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Croatia-Pakistan diplomatic and migration disputes

Overview

Disputes have emerged regarding the nature of diplomatic and consular relations between Croatia and Pakistan. Initially, the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MVEP) denied reports of visa liberalization for Pakistani citizens, clarifying that plans were limited to opening a visa center in Islamabad to allow for local application processing rather than requiring travel to Tehran.

Following this, political tensions escalated in the Croatian Parliament. Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman denied allegations of a migration agreement signed during a visit to Pakistan. While opposition members claimed the visit facilitated the entry of Pakistani workers, the Minister stated the trip was intended to support Croatian economic interests and open markets for domestic companies. The dispute led to a confrontation in the Sabor, resulting in the removal of an opposition member from the session.

Entities

Pakistan · European Union · Islamabad · Croatian Parliament · Nikola Grmoja

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Gordan Grlić Radman denies Pakistan migration agreement claims

    Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman denied claims by MP Nikola Grmoja that a migration agreement was signed during a visit to Pakistan, asserting the trip was strictly for economic interests.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Croatia denies visa liberalization for Pakistan

    Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs denied rumors of visa liberalization for Pakistan, clarifying that plans only involve opening a visa application center in Islamabad.

Sources

24sata.hr · eventbrite.co.uk · jutarnji.hr · narod.hr · novilist.hr · riportal.net.hr · telegram.hr · teleskop.hr · vijesti.hrt.hr