Zagreb (Croatia), June 17, 2025 (ANI): Amassador of India to Croatia Arun Goel in an exclusive interview with ANI highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Croatia, following his participation in the G7 Summit, marks a significant step in India’s effort to deepen its ties with the European Union and strengthen strategic partnerships. He said, “This number of 8 million Croatians is a very close-knit proud community. So they look this first visit by an Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi not merely as India’s Prime Minister but a global leader because they consider modi ji as a global leader, who in the present time is considered by them as a pillar to bring about global peace. So visit by honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi is putting Croatia on a global map in a very different aspect…” Following Operation Sindoor against terrorists in Pakistan considering recent Pahalgam attack that left 26 innocent people dead, India approached several countries through it's various delegations in fight against terrorism. Amassador of India to Croatia Arun Goel emphasized on Croatia's significant role in strengthening fight against terrorism. He said, “Croatia itself experienced terrorism, fundamentalism, extremism. When the Pahalgam episode happened, they were shocked. I have got messages from numbers of Croatians on my personal phone. They expressed Solidarity with us and thereafter India’s measured and extreme response through Operation Sindoor was appreciated by all Croatians…”