President Zoran Milanović attended the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

On July 11, 2023, Croatian President Zoran Milanović attended the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, alongside other leaders from NATO member states. The summit was a significant event for the alliance, focusing on key issues related to collective defense, security challenges posed by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and future enlargement of the alliance. During the summit, discussions centered on reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank, increasing military aid to Ukraine, and further aligning strategies for defense cooperation among the 31 member nations. The meeting also explored the potential accession of new members, such as Sweden, and solidifying NATO’s response to emerging global threats. For Croatia, Milanović's participation emphasized the country’s commitment to NATO's goals and collective defense principles. Since joining NATO in 2009, Croatia has played an active role in alliance missions and operations. Milanović’s presence at the Vilnius summit also highlighted Croatia's stance on important international issues, including its support for Ukrainian sovereignty and NATO's broader strategic objectives in Europe. The 2023 Vilnius summit was critical in reaffirming the unity of NATO in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions, with Croatia continuing to be a key participant in discussions about the alliance’s future direction. #ZoranMilanović #NATOSummit #Vilnius2023 #Croatia #CollectiveDefense #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife