Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic of Croatia

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Mr. Sullivan expressed the Biden Administration’s appreciation for the strong U.S.-Croatia relationship and commitment to strengthening transatlantic ties. Mr. Sullivan congratulated the Prime Minister on Croatia’s recent inauguration of its KrK Island liquefied natural gas terminal and its progress on meeting the requirements to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Mr. Sullivan and Prime Minister Plenkovic also discussed coordination on shared priorities, including the COVID-19 pandemic, energy diversification, and the Western Balkans.

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