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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited France in December to enhance the Strategic Partnership with President Emmanuel Macron, adopting an Action Plan for 2026-2028. Economic cooperation and joint projects were emphasized, alongside defense collaboration including a contract for 18 CAESAR MK2 howitzers.

Discussions included regional stability and the situation in Ukraine. Plenković then met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to showcase the Croatian defense industry, highlighting companies involved in microelectronics, AI, and defense manufacturing.