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21. 04. 09. - 09:00

Prince Albert II of Monaco visits Croatia

Croatian Times

Prince Albert II of Monaco will begin a two-day visit to Croatia today (Tues) as the special guest of Croatian President Stjepan Mesic.

The Prince and Mesic will discuss bilateral issues before the visitor travels to the Istrian cities of Rovinj and Porec.

Albert II will also meet with Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, Vice President of the Croatian Parliament Vladimir Seks and Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic, Hina news agency has reported.

In addition, the Prince will visit the Ericsson Nikola Tesla Research and Development Centre in Zagreb.

Croatia and the Principality of Monaco established diplomatic relations in 2007. They have been cooperating for years in many areas, especially those of cultural projects and de-mining.

One of their joint projects is a centre for the rehabilitation of mine victims in Rovinj that should open in 2010. The Prince will visit the centre tomorrow.

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