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US praises Croatian efforts in ISAF

Croatian Times

Croatian Defence Minister Ante Kotromanovic has met with American counterpart Leon Panetta, reports the US daily Examiner.

According to the paper, the two discussed mutual interests including Afghanistan and bilateral defence cooperation.

The paper says Panetta also recognized Croatia's continued commitment of forces to ISAF.

There are currently over 300 Croatian soldiers, diplomats, and police in serving in Afghanistan as part of ISAF.

A Pentagon press release said: "The secretary commended the minister on making progress across Croatia's defense modernization priorities amidst the financial crisis and for Croatia's regional leadership in Southeast Europe, particularly as a mentor on Euro-Atlantic integration processes and in advancing regional initiatives. Secretary Panetta and Minister Kotromanovic look forward to working together in the future", according to the press release.




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