Slovenia and Croatia have officially signed a major military cooperation agreement, strengthening their strategic partnership and deepening defense collaboration between the two neighboring countries.
The agreement was signed in Zagreb by Slovenia’s Defense Minister Borut Sajoviq and his Croatian counterpart Ivan Anušić.
Minister Anušić emphasized that the deal marks “a new chapter in bilateral relations”, adapting to global changes that require closer defense ties. The agreement covers a wide range of areas, including defense cooperation, military industry, economy, and business, with the aim of boosting efficiency and joint development in both countries’ defense sectors.
Meanwhile, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reacted sharply, claiming that the new alliance—alongside previous agreements signed between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia—was directed against Serbia. He criticized the silence of the EU and NATO and announced plans to discuss the matter with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
In response, Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman dismissed Vučić’s accusations, stating that the cooperation is not aimed at Serbia but is rather part of normal NATO partnership practices.
“Vučić is trying to divert attention from the very difficult situation in Serbia. Our agreement with Slovenia is about sharing experiences and strengthening NATO cooperation, just as we did with Albania and Kosovo,” Grlić Radman said.
