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PM Narendra Modi's landmark Croatia visit resulted in four key agreements spanning agriculture, science, culture and education. The two nations explored Croatia's potential as India's gateway to Central Europe through enhanced maritime cooperation. This first-ever Indian PM visit to Croatia strengthened bilateral ties and India-EU strategic partnership. The agreements highlight growing collaboration in tourism, trade and technology between the two democracies.

Key Points: Modi Croatia Visit Seals Key Pacts on Agriculture Science Culture

  • Modi marks first Indian PM visit to Croatia
  • 4 MoUs signed including agriculture and tech cooperation
  • Both nations explore Croatia as EU gateway
  • Strengthened ties in tourism trade and maritime sectors
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India and Croatia sign MoUs to foster cooperation in agriculture, science, culture, education

India and Croatia sign 4 landmark agreements during PM Modi's historic first visit, boosting ties in agriculture, science, culture and education.

"This visit ushers in a new chapter in our shared journey of friendship - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, June 19

India and Croatia signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), which includes MoU on Agricultural Cooperation, Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) and MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at the University of Zagreb.

These MoUs were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Croatia.

Further the two leaders noted the importance of improving connectivity, including through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative. They agreed to expand cooperation in ports and shipping domains, given the long maritime traditions of both countries. Both sides agreed to further explore the potential of Croatia serving as a Mediterranean gateway to Central Europe.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, at the invitation of Croatia, the Prime Minister. Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi, officially visited Croatia on 18 June 2025.

This marked the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia to strengthen the growing momentum of high-level exchanges between the two nations.

Croatian PM Plenkovic and PM Modi had a comprehensive exchange of views on further advancing bilateral relations, India-EU strategic partnership, and cooperation in multilateral fora, as per the MEA.

Both nations agreed that India and Croatia enjoy close and friendly relations, rooted in shared values of democracy, rule of law, pluralism and equality.

PM Modi's visit has injected a fresh impetus into the bilateral partnership, highlighting the complementarities of the two economies, particularly in the areas of tourism, trade, and technology, MEA stated.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Delhi after concluding his three-nation visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus.

During his visit, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by the people and the Government of Croatia. He expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and highlighted the visit's significance in ushering in a new chapter in the shared journey of friendship and extensive cooperation between India and Croatia.

"Grateful to the people and Government of Croatia for the warm welcome during what has been a truly landmark visit. This visit ushers in a new chapter in our shared journey of friendship and extensive cooperation," PM Modi posted on X.

Before visiting Croatia, PM Modi visited Canada to attend the G7 Summit. During his visit, PM Modi attended the G7 Summit and met world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the Summit.

Before travelling to Canada, PM Modi visited Cyprus in the first leg of his three-nation visit.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Great to see India expanding its partnerships in Europe! The Hindi Chair at Zagreb University is particularly exciting - our language and culture reaching new shores. Hope this leads to more student exchange programs too 🇮🇳🤝🇭🇷
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Rahul S.
While these agreements look good on paper, I hope we see actual implementation. Our agricultural sector could benefit from European tech, but will our farmers get access? The IMEC corridor sounds promising for trade though.
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Anjali M.
Croatia is such a beautiful country! This partnership might boost tourism both ways. Indian travelers already love Europe, and maybe we'll see more Croatian visitors exploring our incredible diversity. The cultural exchange program is a brilliant idea!
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Vikram J.
Science and tech cooperation with EU nations is always welcome. But I wonder - with Croatia's small size, how significant will this be compared to our partnerships with Germany or France? Still, every new connection helps in the long run.
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Sanjay P.
Maritime cooperation makes perfect sense given our histories. Croatia's position as a gateway to Central Europe could be game-changing for Indian exports. Hope our shipping companies capitalize on this opportunity. Jai Hind!
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Neha R.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish our PM would focus more on domestic issues too. These foreign trips are important, but we have pressing matters at home that need attention. Balance is key.

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