New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) India and Croatia on Monday signed two pacts to facilitate cultural

exchange and diplomatic cooperation.

"Facilitating cultural outreach and cooperation. EAM Sushma Swaraj and Croatia Deputy PM

and Foreign Minister Marija Pejcinovic Buric signed two agreements to facilitate cultural exchange and diplomatic cooperation," MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

In a series of tweets, MEA spokesman further wrote: "Moving towards a dynamic partnership.

EAM Sushma Swaraj and Croatia Foreign Minister discussed stepping up cooperation in political, trade and investment, health and & pharma, S &T, tourism and culture".

Both the leaders also exchanged views on multilateral cooperation.

The visiting Croatian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is on her first visit to an Asian country since assuming office and first visit by Croatian Foreign Minister in 17 years, Mr Kumar tweeted.

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