Croatia–France relations
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The foreign relations between Croatia and France are bound together by shared history, political development and cultural commonalities. With an extensive history between the two states, modern relations commenced in 1992, following the dissolution of Yugoslavia and the independence of Croatia. Relations are warm and friendly with robust bilateral collaboration.[1][2] The two nations have strong connectivity through tourism, immigration, foreign aid, and economic mutualism.
Croatia |
France |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Croatia in Paris, France | Embassy of France in Zagreb, Croatia |
French interests in Croatia are centered on the state's stabilizing influence in Southeast Europe and extending the global reach of jointly-held Western ideals. They are close military allies and members of NATO. Croatia was part of France during the early 1800s as the Illyrian Provinces under the First French Empire.[3][4] They maintain multiple free-trade agreements between themselves in the Eurozone and share the euro (€) currency.
They share Roman Catholicism as a major religion, football as a national sport, and tri-color flags. Both countries are members the European Union (E.U.), United Nations (U.N.), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). France maintains an embassy in Zagreb with Croatia holding an embassy in Paris;[5][6] there are also a French consulate in Split, Croatia and Croatian consulates in Lyon and Toulouse.[7][8][9]