President hosts reception for retiring highest ranking officers

Congratulating them on their successful and remarkable careers and on the honourable and committed service in the Croatian Armed Forces, the President also extended gratitude for their contribution in the Homeland War and in the post-war period, characterised by the development of the modern defence system of the Republic of Croatia.
“The competence of our Armed Forces and their reputation comes from their commitment to the military service, their professionalism and above all the patriotism guiding them in the exercise of their demanding tasks. That primarily applies to you, highest ranking officers, with the biggest merit and responsibility for the development of the Croatian Armed Forces”. The President also stated that the new and young generations of Croatian soldiers, NCOs and officers will need the knowledge, the skills and above all, the experience and the model of their senior colleagues.

“Therefore I hope that you will continue to take part in the future activities towards the development of the defence system of the Republic of Croatia, to which you have dedicated your entire careers. I call on you to remain close to our Armed Forces and our country. We are all obliged to do our part to make our only homeland as better and successful as possible“, said the Supreme Commander of the Croatian Armed Forces.