Minister Krsti\u010devi\u0107 stated that the Repubic of Croatia considered Israel as a partner for long-term, sustainable and project-oriented co-operation in security and defence.\u00a0 “The Croatian Government being\u00a0 strongly focussed on stability and security,\u00a0 we have been redefining the strategic documents in defence and security in order to establish a new system of homeland security and we intend to co-operate with the partners with adequate approach to security\u201c. The Minister also stated the conviction in the congruence of the national interests of the two countries,\u00a0 reflecting their shared views despite the geographical distance.<\/p>\n
“Both Israel and Croatia faced hardships on their way to independence, and are aware of the importance of maintaining ready for new security threats\u201c”, said Minister Krsti\u010devi\u0107.
The two ministers have signed the Memorandum of Understanding in defence, as a framework for enhanced defence co-operation; \u201ca platform for more intense, productive and predictable ,future defence co-operation , primarily military technical co-operation, education and training, cyber capabilities, paving the way to the co-operation in equipment and modernisation, as well as military economy, technical activities and joint research co-operation\u201c, as Minister Krsti\u010devi\u0107 said expressing satisfaction over the signed Memorandum.\u00a0
The two sides also discussed the possibilities to conduct joint training events and exercises, primarily in urban warfare, the courses for young officers and other aspects of co-operation.
Minister Lieberman said Croatia and Israel had very good and friendly relations without open issues. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding we shall expand our defence and security co-operation. In the course of 2017 and 2018 it will be implemented as defined, through the domains of interest for Israel and Croatia\u201csaid Minister Lieberman, who reiterated the appreciation for the assistance provided by Croatia in late 2016 with fighting large fires in Israel, at which occasion the Croatian firefighter forces demonstrated enviable\u00a0 capabilities and professionalism.<\/p>\n
The two ministers discussed the future of the combat component of the Croatian air force. \u201c We\u00a0 appreciate strongly the opportunity to discuss the fighter aircraft, at our moment of considering and reviewing the available options in the market available to prepare all models before reaching the final decision on the future of the combat component, \u201c said Minister Krsti\u010devi\u0107.<\/p>\n
The ministers also reviewed\u00a0 the global and regional security situation. \u201cSuccessful co-operation implies understanding for the respective views on threats and risks. Croatia is aware that the situation in the Mediterranean and the Middle East reflect on its safety too\u00a0 and are open to enhanced co-operation and the security and defence consultations\u201c, said\u00a0 the Croatian MInister.<\/p>\n
Minister\u00a0 Krsti\u010devi\u0107 extended the invitation to Minister Lieberman to visit officially the Republic of Croatia and the Adriatic Sea Defense and Aerospace Exhibition to be held in Split in April 2017, and is to visit the Holocaust Memorial Centre Yad Vashhem.\u00a0<\/p>\n[nggallery id=2310]\n
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