On June 28, 2023, a formal reception and gala concert were held in Brussels on the occasion of the celebration of the Statehood Day and the 10th anniversary of the membership of the Republic of Croatia in the European Union.

The reception and gala concert were held in the Bozar Palace of Fine Arts, in the center of Brussels, organized by the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Croatia in the organization of the North Atlantic Treaty, with the support of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and Media. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman, and Minister of Culture and Media Nina Obuljen Koržinek.

The guests present at the reception were addressed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the EU Irena Andrassy. PVRH Plenković emphasized the importance of the membership of the Republic of Croatia in the European Union, as well as the most important achievements during the first ten years of membership. He emphasized Croatia's commitment to shaping a prosperous future and promoting common values ​​within the European Union, as well as with other international partners, especially those in the immediate neighborhood.

The evening was marked by a musical program performed by the Symphony Orchestra of Croatian Radio and Television (HRT) and pianist Martina Filjak, conducted by the inspired Pascal Rophé.

The head of the Representation's office, Renata Taušan, participated in the reception as well as the gala concert at the invitation of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Croatia in the organization of the North Atlantic Treaty.

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