Croatian Foreign Minister Miomir Zuzul discussed his nation's full membership in NATO and its desire to join the European Union at a reception co-hosted by The Institute of World Politics.

Minister Zuzul, in his first visit to the U.S. as his country's top diplomat, stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen Croatian-American relations as it integrates into Europe.

The event, held March 25, 2004, was co-sponsored by the American Croatian Friendship Association.