President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday received Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman, marking the first-ever official visit to the Philippines by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Croatia.
During a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace, President Marcos underscored the importance of the historic visit as a new chapter in the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and Croatia.
“Welcome to the Philippines, especially at this very important time. We celebrate our long relationship between our two countries, and now you have the opening of your office here in the Philippines,” President Marcos said.
Foreign Minister Radman expressed his gratitude to President Marcos and the Filipino people for the warm welcome extended to his delegation. He cited Croatia and the Philippines’ shared values and mutual respect for international law.
Foreign Minister Radman is in the Philippines from October 12 to 14, 2025, during which he met with key government officials, including the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, National Defense, and Migrant Workers, as well as legislative leaders.
The Philippines and Croatia formally established diplomatic relations on February 25, 1993. | PND
