June 18, 2025: PM Modi visits Croatia for the first time in Indian history, focusing on trade, technology, and terror talks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Croatia on Wednesday, making it the first time an Indian leader has visited the Balkan nation after finishing his trip to Canada. During his trip on June 18, he is scheduled to meet Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
The visit of PM Modi also aims to strengthen the cultural and historical ties that exist between India and Croatia. He wants to strengthen relationships between people and improve cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including strategic and defense collaboration through a recently signed memorandum of understanding, putting an emphasis on shared values and heritage. A key focus of the visit is global security and cooperation. PM Modi is expected to demand a united international front against terrorism and express gratitude to Croatia and other partners for their assistance in combating cross-border terrorism. Discussions will also cover the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a major connectivity initiative intended to strengthen trade links and provide alternatives to current global trade routes.