PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Croatia on Wednesday for the first-ever visit by an Indian premier, during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
In a special gesture, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic received PM Modi at the airport.
"A short while ago, landed in Zagreb, Croatia. This is a special visit, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to a valued European partner. I am grateful to Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport," PM Modi posted on X.
A short while ago, landed in Zagreb, Croatia. This is a special visit, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to a valued European partner. I am grateful to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković for the special gesture of welcoming me at the airport.@AndrejPlenkovic pic.twitter.com/1qlA8sca1V
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2025
Prime Minister Plenkovic said that Modi's visit came at an important geopolitical moment.
"We welcomed Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India - the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment," Andrej Plenkovic said on X.
We welcomed Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India - the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment. We are starting a new chapter in 🇭🇷🇮🇳 relations and are creating… pic.twitter.com/HurxrWGwGe
— Andrej Plenković (@AndrejPlenkovic) June 18, 2025
He said the two countries are starting a new chapter in their relations and are creating conditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and sectors.
"Marking a historic milestone in the India-Croatia relationship. PM @narendramodi lands in Zagreb, Croatia. This is the first ever visit by an Indian PM to Croatia. As a special gesture, warmly received by PM @AndrejPlenkovic at the airport with a ceremonial welcome," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.
Marking a historic milestone in the 🇮🇳-🇭🇷 relationship.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2025
PM @narendramodi lands in Zagreb, Croatia. This is the first ever visit by an Indian PM to Croatia.
As a special gesture, warmly received by PM @AndrejPlenkovic at the airport with a ceremonial welcome. pic.twitter.com/KzZAuIE2Z1
On his arrival, Modi was given a warm welcome by the indian community as well.
"Croatia's Indian community has contributed to Croatia's progress and also remained in touch with their roots in India. In Zagreb, I interacted with some members of the Indian community, who accorded me an unforgettable welcome. There is immense enthusiasm among the Indian community here about this visit and its impact in making the bond between our nations stronger than ever before!" he said.
Croatia's Indian community has contributed to Croatia's progress and also remained in touch with their roots in India. In Zagreb, I interacted with some members of the Indian community, who accorded me an unforgettable welcome. There is immense enthusiasm among the Indian… pic.twitter.com/fCrXzHHXzv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2025
A group of Croatian nationals, dressed in white, chanted the 'Gayatri Mantra' and other Sanskrit verses with PM Modi, highlighting the strong cultural ties between India and Croatia. The video of the moment was shared from the Prime Minister's official X handle.
The bonds of culture are strong and vibrant! Here is a part of the welcome in Zagreb. Happy to see Indian culture has so much respect in Croatia… pic.twitter.com/G749A952wP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2025
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