Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Croatia on Wednesday (June 18, 2025) on the first-ever visit by an Indian premier, during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

In a special gesture, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković received PM Modi at the airport.

"We welcomed Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India - the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment," Mr Plenković said on X.

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He said the two countries are starting a new chapter in their relations and are creating conditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and sectors.