Bulgaria and Croatia with Joint Positions Concerning the Schengen membership

Bulgaria and Croatia have coordinated their positions on several important aspects on a meeting between the Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov and his Croatian Colleague Dr. Miro Kovac. The two discussed the migration crises that Europe is facing, the European integration of the Western Balkans and the possible membership in the Schengen zone. The representatives of the two countries agreed that Bulgaria and Croatia need to proceed with the reforms and with the overall European integration. The first diplomat of Bulgaria stated that the two countries should confirm their similar positions on various common issues and then relate to each other and follow a successful model for accession in the EU.

The top diplomats further discussed the common objectives of the two countries aiming to join the Schengen zone and the euro area, confirming their mutual support along this process. Minister Mitov further stated that Bulgaria supported the adoption of one common European solution, and at the same time was effectively protecting the external border of the Union. During the meeting it became clear that Croatia and Bulgaria will work on the expansion of the cultural, economic and educational connections between the two countries. Croatia and Bulgaria will also support the enlargement process of the European Union.