Croatia's Ministry of Finance reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Marko Primorac received US Ambassador Nicole McGraw on an introductory visit, using the meeting to review Croatia’s economic and fiscal outlook and priorities for strengthening bilateral economic and financial cooperation. Primorac briefed the ambassador on key macroeconomic indicators, pointing to strong growth, maintained fiscal stability and a continuing decline in the public-debt-to-GDP ratio, alongside supportive assessments from international credit rating agencies. The discussion also covered improvements to the investment framework, including a new foreign direct investment screening system designed to protect national interests while maintaining an open and competitive environment, as well as planned budget priorities focused on the energy transition, defence capability, social security and demographic revitalisation. Reforms aimed at strengthening capital markets and creating a stable and predictable environment for further investment were also highlighted. The meeting addressed Croatia’s OECD accession process as a strategic government objective, with Primorac thanking the US for its continued support, and both sides underscoring the importance of the Croatia-US double taxation avoidance agreement entering into force soon to further support investment and economic cooperation.

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