Fallon praises Croatia’s commitment to NATO

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has welcomed Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Damir Krstičević signing of an agreement aimed at developing existing security
and Defence relations.

At the Ministry of Defence, both Fallon and Krstičević discuss Britain’s bilateral relationship and explored ways the UK can work together with Croatia on joint activities.

According to an MoD statement, the agreement focuses on developing the UK-Croatian Defence relationship including focus on: existing joint operations to support stability, peace and security; effective deployments together on future international operations; and further opportunities and benefits for defence procurement and equipment support.

Fallon also confirmed the UK will hold annual Defence talks with Croatia, which will be held at policy director level.

In 2017, Croatia will provide a platoon of Military Police and a Civil Military Co-operation Team to the NATO high readiness force.

Fallon said: “Croatia is a good partner of the UK with our Armed Forces’ serving together within NATO in Afghanistan and in Europe. The UK will continue to play a leading role in NATO and I welcome Croatia’s commitment to the high-readiness force that we are heading this year.”