PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation visit

ANI June 18, 2025 258 views

PM Modi arrived in Croatia, marking the first visit by an Indian leader to the country. The trip follows his participation in the G7 Summit in Canada, where he emphasized energy security and climate initiatives. In Croatia, Modi held key discussions with PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic to boost bilateral cooperation. The visit underscores India's growing engagement with European partners.

"Concluding a productive Canada visit... We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability." – PM Modi
Zagreb, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Croatia in the final leg of his three-nation visit.

Key Points

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Modi's first visit to Croatia strengthens EU-India ties

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Held talks with PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic

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Highlighted energy security at G7 Summit

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Reaffirmed India's climate commitments

PM Modi arrived in Zagreb after concluding his visit to Canada, where he participated in the G7 Summit.

The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Croatia. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship with the visit opening new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and meet the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic.

The visit to Croatia will also underscore India's commitment to further strengthening its engagement with partners in the European Union.

PM Modi described his visit to Canada as "productive" and said the G7 Summit witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues.

"Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability," PM Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis and addressed a Session on 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'.

In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted that energy security was among the leading challenges facing future generations. While elaborating on India's commitment to inclusive growth, he noted that availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability were the principles that underpinned India's approach to energy security.

He emphasised that even though India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, it has successfully met its Paris commitments ahead of time. Highlighting India's commitment to a sustainable and green future, he underscored that India has undertaken several global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE and One Sun- One World- One Grid, and called upon the international community to further strengthen them.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Historic visit to Croatia! 👏 It's great to see India expanding its diplomatic footprint in Europe. The focus on energy security is especially relevant - we need more global cooperation on sustainable solutions. Hope this visit brings concrete benefits for both nations.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate PM Modi's busy international schedule, I wish there was more focus on domestic issues too. The energy security discussion is important, but we need equal attention on solving power shortages in rural India. International visits are good, but ground realities matter more.
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Amit S.
Croatia is a beautiful country with great potential for tourism collaboration. Maybe we'll see direct flights from Delhi to Zagreb soon? 🇮🇳🤝🇭🇷 The International Solar Alliance mentioned by PM is truly India's gift to the world - proud of our leadership in renewable energy!
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Sunita R.
First Indian PM to visit Croatia - this shows how much our global standing has improved! The EU partnership is crucial for trade and technology transfer. Hope we get more details about what agreements were signed. Energy security is indeed a pressing issue for developing nations like ours.
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Vikram J.
The G7 summit participation was important, but let's not forget that India still has many challenges at home. While we talk about global energy security, many villages still lack basic electricity. Hope these international engagements translate into real benefits for common Indians.
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Neha P.
Croatia may be small, but strategic partnerships matter! The emphasis on Mission LiFE and sustainable development is commendable. As a young Indian, I'm happy to see our country taking climate leadership while balancing development needs. More power to Team India! 💚

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