Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Labour) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Educational Exchanges: Croatia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the joint declaration signed by the Foreign Secretary and the Croatian Minister of Foreign & European Affairs on 28 April 2023, what steps his Department has taken to support (a) educational and (b) cultural exchanges between the UK and Croatia.

Answer: As close neighbours and allies, the UK and Croatia enjoy strong people to people links. On 28 April, the Foreign Secretary signed a Joint Declaration with Croatian Foreign Minister Radman that aspires to deepen these ties and we are continuing to explore opportunities to strengthen cultural and educational exchanges with our Croatian counterparts. We collaborate closely on education, including through research and joint qualifications in partnership with UK and Croatian universities. The British Council also continues to support cultural and educational exchanges between the UK and Croatia. I [Minister Docherty] will be visiting Croatia in September and will review progress made on the joint declaration in discussion with my counterpart.

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