Statement by Minister Kristian Vigenin on the accession of Croatia to the EU
01 July 2013 News
Bulgaria welcomes Croatia's accession to the EU. Our country has consistently and strongly supported Croatia on its European path. Croatia is our good friend and ally.
Successful completion of the accession process is a good sign for the European prospects of the region and an incentive to continue with the necessary reforms. Croatia has shown that membership is attainable when the set conditions are met.
We believe that the accession of Croatia to the European family strengthens the voice of Southeast Europe in the European Union, and will strengthen the Union's role in the Western Balkans, where there is no alternative to a European future.