“Without people, there is no Croatian Army. Without the Croatian Army, there would be no modern Croatian state,” said the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanović after observing the final joint military exercise ‘Combat Power 25’ at the “Eugen Kvaternik” Training Area near Slunj.
“The Palestinians have the right to their own state, and Croatia should recognize it—indeed, it should have done so already. Recognition of Palestine will have to be decided by the Croatian Parliament, not the Government. If it happens, I want it to be the Croatian Parliament that recognizes it—and that can only occur on the proposal of the Government. A few days ago, there was a vote at the UN, where Croatia finally—moving from its previous position of opposing a ceasefire two years ago—has come to understand and accept that a two-state solution is the only viable solution. As for Hamas, we will see; it will probably disappear,” said President Zoran Milanović in response to a journalist’s question about whether Croatia is closer to recognizing Palestine after his meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter, who is on an official visit to Croatia today.
The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović will meet on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, with the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter, who is paying an official visit to Croatia.
17. September 2025.
09:30 - The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces will lay a wreath at the Monument to Croatian Defenders on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the military operation ‘Una 95’ (Ulica Zrinskih Frankopana 1).
11:00 - The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces will lay a wreath at the Monument to Croatian Defenders on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the military operation ‘Una 95’ (Ulica Vjekoslava Venka 82).
16. September 2025.
EUGEN KVATERNIK TRAINING AREA NEAR SLUNJ
11:00 - The President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces will observe the final joint military exercise ‘Combat Power 25’ (EUGEN KVATERNIK TRAINING AREA NEAR SLUNJ). The President of the Republic will deliver an address.
NOTE: Media representatives interested in covering the exercise ‘Combat Power 25’ should arrive at the registration desk of the Eugen Kvaternik Training Area near Slunj (registration desk location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/33fz3U2TA1DnDS7ZA) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, no later than 9:30, and must announce their attendance by e-mail (press@morh.hr) no later than Tuesday, 16 September 2025, by 18:00. Parking for media representatives is available in front of the entrance to the Eugen Kvaternik Training Area, with organized transport provided to the “Debela Glava” observation post, from where the exercise will be observed. The application should include full name, media outlet, status (journalist, photographer, camera operator), ID card or press card number, and mobile phone number. Due to the use of live ammunition and elevated noise levels, media representatives are requested to bring appropriate hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs).
15. September 2025.
ZAGREB
NOTE: Accredited media representatives should arrive at the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia on Tuesday, 16 September, exclusively between 9:15 and 9:45 using the entrance at Villa Prekrižje (Pantovčak 281). Transportation to the main building of the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia will be organized for media representatives.
10:30 - Official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter at the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia (plateau in front of the Office of the President)
10:40 - Joint photograph of the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović and the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter (Stateroom of the Office of the President)
10:45 - Tête-à-tête meeting of the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović and the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter (President’s Office) NOTE: Cameramen and photographers may record the beginning of the meeting.
11:30 - Statements for the media by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović and the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter (Stateroom of the Office of the President) NOTE: Statements will be given in Croatian and German with simultaneous interpretation.
13:00 - Luncheon hosted by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović in honour of the President of the Swiss Confederation (Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia) NOTE: Only official photographers are allowed.
15:55 - The President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter will lay a wreath in front of the Monument to the Homeland (Trg Stjepana Radića 3)