“Croatia has an important role model function for the other Western Balkan countries. This day shows us that the European perspective is not only something which is put on paper, but a concrete offer”, Foreign Minister and Council President Plassnik stated at the first accession conference with Croatia on 12 June 2006. Foreign Minister Grabar-Kitarovic represented Croatia at the conference where an agreement was reached on the opening and provisional finalisation of the negotiating chapter “Science and Research”, the first of a total of 35 negotiating chapters.
Plassnik emphasised that the Western Balkans was a special focus of foreign policy for the Austrian EU Presidency and expressed her own personal satisfaction that it had been possible to open substantial accession negotiations with Croatia during the Austrian Council Presidency.
“We know there is still a long way to go. However, the important thing to remember is not to lose sight of the goal. Croatia is on the right path. Serious efforts from within the country and the professional commitment of Croatian negotiators give cause for hope regarding swift progress", the Foreign Minister said.
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