The key facts

  • The meeting between Plenković and Wang Yi took place in Zagreb as part of the Chinese foreign minister's official visit.
  • The sides highlighted the Pelješac Bridge as a symbol of cooperation and welcomed the Beijing — Bucharest — Zagreb air route.
  • EU — China relations, Ukraine and the Middle East were also discussed.

Meeting in Zagreb

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković held a meeting on Saturday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in Croatia on an official visit. The talks took place at the government building in Zagreb, the Croatian government said in an official statement. The sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, economic ties and international events.

Economy and Infrastructure

Both sides expressed satisfaction with their friendly relations ahead of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, which will be celebrated in 2027. Plenković emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Croatian and Chinese businesses and expanding the presence of Croatian companies on the Chinese market. The sides called the Pelješac Bridge a symbol of successful cooperation. According to the government, Chinese companies are also involved in other major Croatian projects: the Kozyak tunnel, the Vučevica connecting road, the Brestovac — Godinjak motorway, the Senj wind farm and the Korlat solar power plant.

Air Travel and International Topics

The sides also welcomed the recently opened Beijing — Bucharest — Zagreb air route, which is expected to strengthen tourism ties. Plenković and Wang Yi discussed relations between the European Union and China, and also exchanged views on the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East.