List of international prime ministerial trips made by Andrej Plenković

This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Andrej Plenković, the current Prime Minister of Croatia since 19 October 2016.

Summary Plenković has visited 28 countries during his tenure as prime minister. The number of visits per country where Plenković has traveled are:

One visit to Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Moldova, the North Macedonia and the United States. Two visits to Greece and Poland Three visits to Albania, Slovenia, and Switzerland Five visits to the United Kingdom and Vatican City Eight visits to Germany Nine visits to France and Ukraine Twenty-two visits to Belgium

2016 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels20 OctoberAttended the first European Council summit. In an address to the Croatian Parliament, Plenković said that "there is no need for Croatia to build border fences".Sarajevo28 OctoberIt was his first official foreign visit. He said that his government will support Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards membership in the European Union. Discussions were held regarding the political rights of Bosnian Croats, mostly in terms of bringing their political rights to the level enjoyed by Bosniaks and Bosnian Serbs.Kyiv20 NovemberMet with Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman. Plenković expressed support for a peaceful reintegration of the areas of Ukraine under the control of pro-Russian rebels. The two governments established a working group to share Croatia's experience with the reintegration of eastern Slavonia in 1998.

2017

Country Location(s) DatesDetailsVatican City24 MarchPlenković visits the Vatican with his 27 EU-counterparts.Rome25 MarchPlenković attends the Rome Treaty celebration.Brussels22 JuneAttended the EPP summit.Vatican City7 OctoberMet with Pope Francis to discuss strong Holy See–Croatia ties, the Church's role in society, Cardinal Stepinac's legacy, EU prospects, and Croats’ situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

2018 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels28–29 JunePlenković attended the European Council.Paris15–16 OctoberWorking visit. Met with President Emmanuel Macron.

2019 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels21 MarchAttended European People's Party summit.https://www.epp.eu/press-releases/epp-leaders-to-meet-for-summit-in-brussels-ahead-of-european-council-list-of-participants-en-fr/2 JulyPlenković attended attended an extraordinary European Council.Warsaw4 JulyMet with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.London, Watford3–4 DecemberPlenković travelled to Watford to attend the 30th NATO summit.

2020 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis7 JanuaryMet with President Emmanuel Macron. They thoroughly discussed further steps concerning the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), preparations for the EU-Western Balkans summit in Zagreb in May, enlargement issues, Brexit, preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe and our bilateral relationsVatican City6 FebruaryMet with Pope Francis to discuss strong bilateral ties, Croatia's EU Council presidency, European challenges, Croats in Bosnia, migration, peace, and security.Munich16 FebruaryAttended the Munich Security Conference.London24 FebruaryMet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 10 Downing Street. They discussed the UK's future relationship with the EU, and spoke about shared priorities such as climate change, defence, security and links between our people.Brussels1–2 OctoberPlenković attended an extraordinary European Council.

2021 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels11 MarchTravelled to NATO headquarters to meet with Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg.Vienna24 JuneAttended the EPP summit.Kyiv23–24 AugustAttended Crimea Platform and Kyiv Independence Day Parade.Athens17 SeptemberAttended the first MED9 meeting after Croatia joined.Ljubljana5–6 OctoberPlenković attended an informal European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit.Brussels21–22 OctoberPlenković attended the European Council and the EPP summit.Glasgow1–2 NovemberPlenković travelled to Glasgow to attend the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.Pristina15 NovemberMet with Prime Minister Albin Kurti. He said that Croatia would help Kosovo on the path to European integration and visa liberalisation. Currently, Kosovo is not a candidate country and, despite promises, does not enjoy visa liberalisation for its citizens.Kyiv8 DecemberPlenković travelled to Kyiv during the Prelude to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both have signed a joint Declaration on the European perspective of our country.

2022 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsMunich18–20 FebruaryAttended the 58th Munich Security Conference.Brussels24 FebruaryPlenković attended a special meeting of the European Council to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Versailles10–11 MarchParticipation in the informal meeting of EU Heads of State and Government.Brussels24 MarchAttended the European Council. Met with U. S. President Joe Biden and other leaders.Kyiv8 MayMet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed with the prime minister of Croatia the strengthening of sanctions, cooperation in the security, energy and European integration spheres.Berlin1 JuneMet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The talks were focus on a common position regarding the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU perspective of the Western Balkan states, and other European, foreign policy, and economic issues.Prague6–7 OctoberPlenković attended at Prague Castle the 1st European Political Community Summit and an informal European Council.Tirana6 DecemberAttended the EU-Western Balkans summit

2023 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsTallinn12 JanuaryMet with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, President of the Republic Alar Karis and President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas. The prime minister of Croatia will also visit the e-Estonia Briefing Centre.Davos19 JanuaryAttended the World Economic Forum. Met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.Munich17–19 FebruaryAttended the 59th Munich Security Conference.Brdo pri Kranju28 MarchMet with Prime Minister Robert Golob to discuss energy, migration and economic cooperation.Kyiv, Bucha31 MarchPlenković together with Slovak prime minister Eduard Heger and Slovenian prime minister Robert Golob arrived in Ukraine on the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha. Met with President Volodymyr ZelenskyySkopje5 AprilMet with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski. They discussed bilateral relations, further improvement of economic cooperation and the country's European path. The decision to open negotiations on the accession of North Macedonia to the European Union was made during the first Croatian presidency of the Council of the European Union, he said that now is the time to speed up these negotiations, in which Croatia will help with its knowledge and experience.Reykjavík16–17 MayPlenković attended the 4th Council of Europe summit.Bulboaca1 JunePlenković attended the second summit of the European Political Community.Brussels29 JuneAttended European People's Party summit. Met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.https://www.epp.eu/news/epp-leaders-to-meet-in-brussels-on-29-june-ahead-of-european-council-list-of-participants17-18 JulyAttended the 3rd EU–CELAC summit.Athens21 AugustAttended Ukraine-South East Europe summit.Granada5–6 OctoberPlenković attended the 3rd European Political Community SummitTirana16 OctoberAttended Western Balkans Summit.Brussels13–15 DecemberPlenković attended the EU-Western Balkans summit followed by the European Council.

2024 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis5 JanuaryPlenković attended the commemoration ceremony of Jacques Delors.Munich16–18 FebruaryAttended the 60th Munich Security Conference.Brussels21 MarchPlenković attended the European Council summit.Lucerne15–16 JunePlenković travelled to Nidwalden to attend the Global peace summit.Brussels17 JunePlenković attended an informal European Council summit.Woodstock18 JulyPlenković attended the 4th European Political Community SummitParis26 JulyPlenković travelled to Paris to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.Kyiv11 SeptemberMet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed humanitarian demining of contaminated territories. The Head of State commended Croatia's leading role in this process and thanked for the initiative to hold donor conferences on mine clearance.Budapest7 NovemberPlenković attended the 5th European Political Community SummitBrussels18 DecemberMet with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte in NATO headquarters. They discussed Croatia's role in NATO's deterrence and defence, the Western Balkans, and support for Ukraine.

2025 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBerlin17–18 JanuaryAttended the EPP Leaders’ Retreat. He also met with leader of the opposition and leader of the Christian Democratic Union, Friedrich Merz.Davos22 JanuaryAttended the Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.Oświęcim27 JanuaryPlenković attended the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.Brussels3 FebruaryPlenković attended an informal European Council summit.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250203-informal-eu-leaders-retreat-february-2025Munich14–16 FebruaryAttended the 61st Munich Security Conference.Brussels20 MarchParticipation in the European Council working session.Paris27 MarchPlenković attended a meeting of the "Coalition of the willing" hosted by President Macron.Vatican City26 AprilPlenković attended the funeral of Pope Francis.Tirana16 MayPlenković attended the 6th European Political Community Summit.Vatican City18 MayPlenković attended Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.Odesa11 JuneAttended the fourth Ukraine-South East Europe summitBrussels26–27 JunePlenković attended the European Council meeting.Tokyo19 SeptemberMet with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two prime ministers confirmed the excellent political relations between Croatia and Japan, and advocated for further strengthening of economic cooperation and mutual investments. At Akasaka Palace, the prime minister met with Crown Prince Akishino, and also met with representatives of the Japanese Business Federation and members of the Japanese Parliament.Copenhagen1–2 OctoberPlenković attended the 7th European Political Community Summit.Portorož20 OctoberAttended the MED9 summit.London22 OctoberAttended Western Balkans Summit and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Paris8–10 DecemberMet with President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace. They discussed issues that will concern all EU members in the coming period: competitiveness, migration, the European budget, but also the enlargement of the European Union to the Western Balkans, the most important international issues, especially the Russian aggression against Ukraine.Berlin10 DecemberAttends a press conference with Friedrich Merz.

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