Ministar Anušić s veleposlanikom Savezne Republike Njemačke Christianom Hellbachom | Foto: MORH/ J. Kopi
Minister Anušić with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Christian Hellbach
I am pleased that we have launched one of the most significant projects with Germany to equip the Croatian Army with German Leopard 2A8 tanks, Minister Anušić said
On Tuesday, 27 May 2025, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić received at the Ministry of Defence the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Christian Hellbach, for a farewell visit.
The meeting confirmed an excellent cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Germany in the field of defence.
Minister Anušić thanked Ambassador Hellbach for his cooperation so far and pointed out that bilateral defence cooperation has been further improved during Ambassador Hellbach’s mandate.
“The Federal Republic of Germany is an important partner and ally of Croatia in the field of defence. I am pleased that we have launched one of the most significant projects with Germany to equip the Croatian Army with German Leopard 2A8 tanks,” Minister Anušić said, emphasizing the importance of continuous equipping and modernization of the Croatian Army and investment in defence.
Opinions were also exchanged on the current security situation, with special emphasis on Southeast Europe.
German Ambassador Hellbach thanked Minister Anušić for successful cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and the Croatian Armed Forces so far.