1. CROATIA:GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EAST EUROPE

2. Total area: 56 594 km² Population: 4.4 million Mainland coastline: 1 778 km

3. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Shortest and the fastest route between Western Europe and Asia as well as between Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean 3 out of 10 Pan-European transport corridors pass through Croatia Newly constructed highway system 6 sea ports – Croatia is the most favourable country for the maritime transport from Asia, Australia and Oceania through the Suez Channel to Europe – shortening shipping time by at least 5 to 8 days. It is also the best solution for transport of goods from Europe to North and South America and Africa. 7 national airports

4. EU / NATO Croatia joined NATO in 2009 Accession negotiations started in 2006 EU funding available – OPPORTUNITY!

5. BUDGET Budget – November 2010

6. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE 2.8 billion Kuna planned toward equipping and modernization of the main combat system in the Croatian Air Force and Air Defense MAIN AIR FORCE AND AIR DEFENSE EQUIPPING PROJECTS: Multi-purpose combat aircraft Equipping for chemical and biological detection; detection and dose measurement of radiation Flight servicing resources Aircraft maintenance equipment Communication and Information Systems Non-combat motor vehicle and transport means

7. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Croatian navy 1.1 billion Kuna planned for equipping and modernization of the main naval combat system over a ten year period MAIN NAVY EQUIPPING PROJECTS: Communication Information Systems 4 open sea patrol ships Resources for chemical and biological detection; detection and dose measurement of radiation Other ships (residential, launches, training, boats, cutters)

8. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE 3.6 billion Kuna planned for equipping and modernization of the Army over a ten year period MAIN ARMY EQUIPPING PROJECTS Selected infantry weapons of NATO calibre Non-combat Motor Vehicles Communication Information Systems Engineering machines and vehicles Assault rifle, light machines gun and universal machine fun in NATO calibre S-10 light self-propelled missile system Amphibious equipment Fire Management System for battery and battalion M -84A Tank modernization Means and equipment for NBC defense

9. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PROJECTS AND PLANNES FOR PERIOD 2011-2013 Equipping the border control in line with the Schengen standards 14 entirely new border crossing station to be built Adjust entire legal framework with the EU legislation Enhance the MOI capacity for use of EU funds Infrastructure for asylum seekers and visa applicants Professionalization, modernization, rationalization, democratization, transformation and integration of administration capacities Enhance the existing education system HR management system

10. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FOR PROTECTION AND RESCUE Projects and plans Fire vehicles Equipping emergency units of the Civil Defense Telecommunication equipment Adjustment of the legal framework with the EU Enhancement of the information - communication system

11. SECURITY SECTOR IN CROATIA Regulated by Laws 2009. – 150 million Euros The Croatian government has announced a plan for the 30 public sector investment projects (energy, tourism, water management, transport infrastructure) – 14 billion Euros Croatia has set a new definition of Critical Infrastructure – new security measures Croatia often hosts major sports events (World Handball Championship, European Water polo Championship, International Athletics Cups, Davis Cup matches..) In 2008. City of Zagreb has formed the Office for Resilience and Disaster Recovery – very active in gathering foreign experiences As tourist country – ports and airports security very important

12. SECURITY Basic Facts Growing Sector – Physical Protection – New Technologies Below EU Standards Opportunities Equipment Supply Integrated Business Solutions Risk Management Consultancy Education Public Safety

13. DOING BUSINESS English Widely Spoken - 49% of population reported to speak English Stable & democratically elected Government Highest Internet penetration in South-east Europe Well-educated workforce Sophisticated consumer habits Modern distribution channels developed The best way of doing business in Croatia is through a local partner – tenders condition local presence Public administration purchase through public tenders

14. CROATIA – GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EAST EUROPE EU accession well before other Western Balkan countries Easy access to neighbouring markets Proven track-record of companies capitalising on expanding business using Croatia as a hub Similar language and legal systems across the region – consumer habits and expectations fairly aligned

15. INVITATION TO CROATIA

16. ADRIATIC SEA DEFENSE & AEROSPACE, March 2011 4. Regional Conference of the Croatian Association of Security Managers, November 2011 (Anticorruption) Interprotex – security fair in Zagreb, September 2011 Croatian Security Magazine Zastita – security conference, March

17. THANK YOU! TAMARA ELVEDJI JERMAN TRADE ADVISOR BRITISH EMBASSY ZAGREB, CROATIA tamara.jerman@fco.gov.uk