At the invitation of Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Ivan Anušić, Minister of Defens, Ejup Maqedonci today participated in the international defense industry conference “EU 4 Defense Readiness – Road Map to Future”, held in Zadar, Croatia. On this occasion, Minister Maqedonci spoke on the panel entitled “European Security in the New Geopolitical Environment”.
On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Maqedonci and Minister Anušić reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of defense.
During the meeting, they also discussed deepening and expanding trilateral cooperation between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia, with the aim of opening this cooperation to other countries in the region that share common values and interests.
Both ministers agreed to advance cooperation in the defense industry, training, information exchange, and coordination in addressing hybrid threats.
During the panel discussion, Minister Maqedonci highlighted the threats arising from Serbia’s hegemonic approach towards its neighbors, as well as the steps Kosovo is taking to build a comprehensive defense system through the engagement of institutions and citizens.
He also emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and the development of the defense industry.
Strengthening cooperation between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia contributes to enhancing security and defense capabilities in the region.
