The ceremony was held in the Knin army barracks and was attended by also Defence Minister Mario Banožić, Chief-of-Staff, Admiral Robert Hranj and commander of the land forces Lieutenant-General Boris Šerić, the President’s office said in press release.
Addressing those present Milanović said that the army is primarily for defending the Croatian homeland, on land and sea.
The Croatian Army, which means you, will build its future on international institutions. The circumstances are such that there will not be any more wars as there were thirty years ago. Today are different times, different circumstances…strive for the best for yourself, your families, your units, your homeland – Croatia,” said Milanović.
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