The Government of the Republic of Croatia, at its 11th session held on July 4, 2024, adopted the Statement on the use of military equipment financed by the Government of the United States of America, and was informed of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Albania, the Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the establishment and cooperation on fundamental agreements for providing mutual logistical support, services, and supplies within the framework of the Adriatic Charter initiative (A5).

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić presented the Proposal for a Conclusion related to the request of the United States of America, which seeks guarantees from the countries using military equipment financed by the USA, with the aim of adhering to international law and other internationally binding acts and preventing the transfer of military equipment that could contribute to the violation of human rights or international humanitarian law. The statement will be signed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Croatia by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić.

At the same session, a Conclusion was adopted by which the Government was informed of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Albania, the Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of North Macedonia, regarding the establishment and cooperation on fundamental agreements for providing mutual logistical support, services, and supplies within the framework of the Adriatic Charter initiative (A5).

Croatia's Participation in the US-Adriatic Charter
Minister Anušić emphasized the importance of Croatia's participation within the framework of the US-Adriatic Charter: "The Republic of Croatia actively contributes to building security, stability, and resilience in Southeast Europe through projects realized within the framework of the US-Adriatic Charter."

This regional security-defense initiative brings together neighboring countries that are NATO members, with the support of the strategic partner, the United States of America. The Memorandum of Understanding signed in Tirana on May 9, 2024, relates to providing logistical support to participants in exercises, operations, and other international activities.

The agreement applies to the military forces of participants in exercises, operations, and other international activities. According to the agreement, each participant will, in accordance with national interests, provide logistical support to other participants.

This cooperation further strengthens joint defense capacities and ensures more effective logistical support among participants, which represents a step forward in the collective security of the Republic of Croatia.