FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2025
Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov
Congressional Croatian Caucus Co-Chairs Barragán and Joyce Host Prime Minister Plenković and Ambassador Šimunović to Strengthen U.S.-Croatia Relations
Washington D.C. — On Wednesday, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Croatian Caucus, Representatives Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), hosted Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of Croatia and Croatia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Pjer Šimunović, to discuss how to best strengthen the diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the U.S. and Croatia. This was then followed by a reception to celebrate the re-launch of the Congressional Croatian Caucus for the 119th Congress. Vice-Chairs Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) were also in attendance.
“In California’s 44th District, we’re proud to call ourselves home to one of the largest and most vibrant Croatian communities in the country. I welcome every opportunity to strengthen the ties between our two nations — through trade, security, and shared values. By working together, we can increase collaboration across areas of shared interest and build a stronger future for both our countries,”said Rep. Barragán.
In the 118th Congress, the Caucus led a letter to the Senate urging ratification of the U.S.-Croatia Treaty for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, to further deepen the economic partnership between the U.S. and Croatia. The Caucus will continue to advocate for ratification in the 119th Congress.
Photos from the event can be found here.
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