ZAGREB, April 1, 2019 – Croatia has emerged from its own difficult history in the 1990s to become a real contributor to regional stability and international security, the United States Embassy said in a statement on Monday marking the 10th anniversary since Croatia joined NATO.
Croatia joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on April 1, 2009 together with Albania and has become one of the greatest advocates of the alliance’s eastward expansion.
“Since that time, Croatia has unwaveringly undertaken the commitments and obligations of membership on multiple fronts. Our soldiers have served shoulder to shoulder in places like Afghanistan, Poland and Kosovo,” the US Embassy said.
It noted that Croatia’s contributions to international security are not limited to NATO, citing its recent significant troop contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
“Croatia has emerged from its own difficult history in the 1990s to become a real contributor to regional stability and international security. Croatia’s commitment to the Alliance over the last ten years has significantly expanded peace and prosperity throughout the region, Europe and the world,” the statement said.
“We will continue to partner together in NATO Missions such as Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltics and Resolute Support in Afghanistan and we commend the Croatian government for our excellent military cooperation. NATO is strong today because of common values Croatia, the United States and its other members share,” the US Embassy said.
NATO celebrates its 70th birthday on Thursday, April 4, and the foreign ministers of the 29 member states will gather in Washington on that occasion.
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