Embassy of India

Zagreb, Croatia

16 December 2022: Read Ambassador's Interview in LIDER magazine about India's G20 Presidency published on 16th December 2022,
https://lidermedia.hr/ukratko/raj-kumar-srivastava-indijski-program-za-g20-bit-ce-ukljuciv-ambiciozan-i-usmjeren-na-akciju-147364

25th October: A conference was held on the topic „The Wisdom and Science of India and the West, united in the works of Tesla“ at HKD Napredak Zagreb poand inted out Vedic principles in Tesla's understanding of life. The event was held with the welcoming speech of Ambassador Srivastava. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02QnoV5X85sh96ZSw9X47nQ8r2u2veQ5KC9dNa3R8gvbTqwTiQmp2FktSemRDxWuS5l&id=100064794726173 

13th October: Ambassador Srivastava visited the Municipality of  Cestica upon the invitation of Mayor Mr. Mirko Korotaj who was the host of the Central European Superleague in table tennis, among which were two players from India, Mr Shubh Goel & MMrJeho Himnakulhpuingheta. "Sports are an integral part of Croatian people, and also of India Croatia relationship," said Ambassador Srivastava, giving specific examples of football, chess, shooting, lawn tennis, and now table tennis that connect the two countries. https://www.varazdinske-vijesti.hr/aktualno/foto-veleposlanik-indije-u-hrvatskoj-nj-e-raj-kumar-srivastava-posjetio-opcinu-cestica-63806?fbclid=IwAR0QNaUqXuKxPQZ9NFtxru357TA6rsZdEjINXaieJGWUnoFhafWLNqTKSY8 

1st October: Ambassador Srivastava participated in the 6th edition of Mirko Miočić Memorial, one of the largest open quizzes in Southeast Europe, held on 1st October under the sponsorship of the City of Grad Zadar, with a specially dedicated block about India on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of India. Ambassador Srivastava participated in the prize-winning ceremony. https://www.057info.hr/vijesti/2022-10-03/foto-nikad-vise-kvizasa-na-memorijalu-mirka-miocica

30th September: At the invitation of the Director of the Center for Croatian Civil Society Development, Ambassador Srivastava participated at the round table on the topic of participatory philanthropy held in the IMPACT centre in Zadar and presented “Transformative Philanthropy in New India giving specific case studies including that of Aspirational Districts and ODOP”.  https://zaklada.civilnodrustvo.hr/news/okrugli-stol-na-temu-sudionicke-filantropije-odrzan-u-impact-centru 

16 September 2022 : The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Journal July/August edition highlighted Ambassador's Srivastava view on the India-Croatia partnership for growth which can be summarized in 4 Ts (Talent, Technology, Tourism & Trade). Ambassador pointed out that New India exported close to USD 500 million worth of goods to Croatia last FY (more than double the previous best), which clearly indicates the opportunities for expanding exports in the post-pandemic world. Read the Cover story on Page No. 8 & 9 at the following LINK: https://bit.ly/3RI3MNb

15 September 2022 : In an interview in the latest edition of Croatian Business Magazine Lider, Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India, highlights the forefront of bringing global companies and investments into the Indian market which enabled New India to allocate in the past 8 years, over USD 523 billion across over 62 sectors. The interview is also announcing Mr. Bagla's participation as the keynote speaker at the 14th edition of the "Big Plans Day" conference on 21st September in Zagreb which would be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of the Republic of Croatia. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3QJOA0S

13 September 2022 : Ambassador Srivastava gave a presentation on Transformational Aspirations & Journey of New India and New Opportunities for Croatia to the Rotary club Zagreb Medveščak. The session was attended, amongst others, by Mr Josip Pavić, Advisor for Sport, Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Croatia, 2012 & 2016 Olympics Gold & Silver medal winner in Water Polo & Mr. Davor štern, former Foreign Minister of Croatia and currently represented in the city assembly of the City of Zagreb, and many other important dignitaries members of the club. LINK: https://bit.ly/3C0JlG1

• 18 August 2022: Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava in an interview for the Business newspaper Poslovni Dnevnik headlined "Our (Croatian-Indian) relations can only grow with the potential of 4T (Talent, Tourism, Technology, and Trade)" pointed out that as India celebrates its 75th Anniversary on the 15th of August this year, India is firmly placed with resolve to make its next 25 years’ journey empowering its most important resource, that is, its people for inclusive growth, driven by innovation and technology. 
  Read the full interview at the following link: https://bit.ly/3CcDm1d
  
  
• 14 June 2022: Media article from Jutarnji list about the India-Croatia startup challenge. The India-Croatia Startup Bridge challenge winners were announced with the presence of Ambassador Srivastava, Mr. Deepak Bagla, CEO of Invest India, & representatives of HAMAG-BICRO, Startup India, Infobip & HexGn. During the function, India-Croatia's cooperation in innovation for global good was highlighted as the most cherished outcome. Over 300 submissions and 13 winners in 50 days of challenge point to the vast potential that exists between India and Croatia: https://novac.jutarnji.hr/novac/aktualno/indijski-edukacijski-startup-ciree-pobjednik-je-indijsko-hrvatskog-startup-izazova-15210657
  
  
• 2 June 2022: The IDY 2022 inaugural event of the forthcoming 75 Yoga events was marked in the City of Ludbreg with the participation of Ambassador Srivastava, Mayor Mr. Dubravko Bilic, and Darko Jagic, President of the City council of City of Ludbreg. Ambassador Srivastava also paid a visit to ACG Europe together with the Mayor of the City of Ludbreg, Mr. Dubravko Bilić. https://ludbreg.hr/udruga-ayana-organizirala-obiljezavanje-medunarodnog-dana-joge/
  
  
• 24 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s participation in the humanitarian chess tournament "The Queen's Gambit in the Croatian way" along with Mr. Ivo Josipović, the former President of Croatia, and famous Croats in the fields of science, art, and sports. https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/humanitarni-damin-gambit-na-hrvatski-nacin-privukao-brojne-poznate-ivo-josipovic-izgubio-od-hrv-ova-voditelja-15187658
  
  
• 19 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Metkovic, birth place of father Ante Gabric. https://likemetkovic.hr/portal/indijski-veleposlanik-srivastava-posjetio-rodnu-kucu-oca-ante-gabrica/
  
  
• 19 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s participation at the photo exhibition on “Life and work of Fr. Ante Gabrić in India: Where Palm Trees bloom" through the eyes of Zvonimir Atletić in Blato, Korčula. https://www.blato.hr/vijesti/u-blatu-odrzana-izlozba-fotografija-tamo-gdje-palme-cvatu-zvonimira-atletica
  
  
• 18 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Metković where, together with his family, he visited the birthplace of his father Ante Gabrić. https://www.metkovic.hr/2022/04/19/indijski-veleposlanik-u-rh-posjetio-rodnu-kucu-oca-ante-gabrica/
  
  
• 12 April 2022: Media article from Tportal.hr about the India-Croatia startup challenge. The Bilateral Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 has shaped the first initiative which shows the potential of connecting the two innovation ecosystems. https://www.tportal.hr/tehno/clanak/hamag-bicro-i-startup-india-u-potrazi-za-inovativnim-rjesenjima-hrvatskih-i-indijskih-startup-poduzeca-20220412
  
  
• 11 April 2022: Media article on India-Croatia Digital Partnership getting wings. The Bilateral Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 has shaped the first initiative which shows the potential of connecting the two innovation ecosystems. This startup challenge is a step in that direction. https://hamagbicro.hr/indijsko-hrvatski-startup-izazov/
  
  
• 08 April 2022: Media article about Faculty of Agronomy hosted 15 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, India. Students will spend 6 weeks at the Faculty for the purpose of doing professional practice. https://www.agr.unizg.hr/hr/1257/Dolazna+studentska+mobilnost+s+Assam+Agricultural+University
  
  
• 08 April 2022: Media article on India as partner country in the 9th International Tourism Fair PLACE2GO held in Zagreb. https://place2go.org/2022/04/09/b2b-friday-na-prvom-danu-sajma/
  
  
• 01 April 2022: Don’t miss to visit India Pavilion at Arena Center Zagreb in Place2go - me�'unarodni sajam turizma Tourism Fair on 8-10 April 2022, where India is Partner Country for the first time. https://roditelji.story.hr/Promo/a18089/Blizi-se-9.-PLACE2GO-medjunarodni-sajam-turizma-Jeste-li-spremni-za-putovanje-Mi-jesmo.html
  
  
• 01 April 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s first visit to Senj, where he met with the Mayor Mr Jurica Tomljanović and the President of City Council Mr. Željko Tomljanović. They discussed the future cultural, tourism and business cooperation possibilities between India and Senj. https://www.senj.hr/indijski-veleposlanik-u-posjetu-u-gradu-senju/
  
  
• 01 April 2022: Report at HRTvijesti on #NewIndia & #DigitalIndia, showing only few of the 100 plus #unicorn startups of India. The opportunities in #NewIndia are democratized like never before, absolutely befitting to the largest & oldest democracy on earth, that’s why we have one Unicorn every week in India as we celebrate #AmritMahotsav - the 75 years of Indian Independence. India-Croatia Startup Bridge established on 20/12/21 between HAMAG-BICRO & Startup India would ensure that two startups & innovations ecosystems remain connected for the benefit of our people and for global good providing global solutions. https://vijesti.hrt.hr/svijet/u-prosloj-godini-svaki-13-unicorn-nastao-je-u-indiji-6462049
  
  
• 30 March 2022: Media coverage of the India-Croatia 30 years celebrations in Rijeka. https://www.novilist.hr/rijeka-regija/rijeka/dvije-drzave-povezane-i-poslovnim-izazovima/
  
  
• 25 March 2022: Media article on Ambassador’s visit to Osijek, where he met with the President of the City Council Vladimir Ham. After the meeting, Ham said that the Indian ambassador came primarily to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence, which is already underway, but also this year's celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between India and Croatia. http://www.glas-slavonije.hr/489826/3/Indijski-veleposlanik-Raj-Kumar-Srivastava-u-Osijeku
  
  
• 17 March 2022: Six leading states of India which together constitute 44% of area, 48% of population and 52% of India’s GDP. Clearly these states offer unique opportunities for investment & innovation in industry & infrastructure. Read the articles on these covered in Lider business weekly magazine in Croatian. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/307604421476637
  
  
• 11 March 2022: Read the Lider Magazine’s 9th Article in the weekly series on Business Opportunities in India - “Technology & Talent”. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/303639465206466
  
  
• 08 March 2022: Read the interview of Terence Lewis in the Istrian Magazine on India, Croatia & dance. Terence’s dance group Paradox created a great wave of positive energy with three super successful performances in Grad Samobor/službena stranica, Grad Zagreb Službena stranica, and Grad Pula between 21-26 February 2022, a week when P2P connections between India & Croatia grew stronger. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/301582358745510
  
  
• 03 March 2022: Please read stories on two prominent States of India covered in LIDER Magazine in the month February and March 2022.GUJARAT: A State that will be India's financial and technological gateway. Recognizing the country's potential as a hub for the financial services industry, the Government of Gujarat has formulated a mega project to realize this vision. It is planned to build a Central Business District, an entire city with office space, apartments, schools, hospitals, hotels, shops - Gujarat International Finance Tech-City. Tamil Nadu: One of the most sought after investment destinations in India. India's second largest economic power is of interest to investors due to its strategic position, business environment, superior infrastructure, active management and favorable ecosystem. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/298578155712597
  
  
• 27 Feb 2022: Indian Bollywood with the dance group "Paara-Dox" from India delighted in INK, Pula. Performance on the occasion of 75 years of Indian independence and 30 years of diplomatic relations with Croatia.  https://www.regionalexpress.hr/site/more/indijski-bollywood-uz-plesnu-grupu-paara-dox-iz-indije-odushevio-u-ink
  
  
• 27 Feb 2022: A breath of India in the Pula Theater House: "Indradhanush" or Indian rainbow - Indian culture, tradition, colors and liveliness in the interpretation of top dancers. The play was organized to mark the 75th anniversary of India's independence and 30 years of diplomatic relations between Croatia and India.https://www.glasistre.hr/kazaliste/dasak-indije-u-pulskoj-kazalisnoj-kuci-779685
  
  
• 23 Feb 2022:Visitors of the Puchi Open School in Samobor visited India for 90 minutes. Dance group PAARA-DOX, who hailed all the way from Mumbai, gave them an unforgettable experience.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=352677650053748
  
  
• 21 Feb 2022: Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava &Terence Lewis were invited to Dobro jutro, Hrvatska show of Croatian National Television as Terence’s group starts its week long tour of Croatia. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=317067290443179
  
  
• 17 Feb 2022:  Articles covered in LIDER Magazine in February 2022 on two prominent States of India. Maharashtra - State with the largest contribution to India’s GDP. With a GDP size of USD 400 billion, Maharashtra contributes the highest share to India's GDP and attracted the largest share in FDI in the last two years, signing close to 100 MoUs of over USD 25 billion. Karnataka - The hub for knowledge, research, and innovation in Asia. As many as 44% of India's research and development centers operate in the state of Karnataka and for this reason, it retains the position as a global leader in technological innovations. It is home to many companies that are pioneers of research in the field of IT, so Google, Intel, GE, Samsung also have their centers there. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/289364916633921
  
  
• 17 Feb 2022:  An article about India’s Annual Budget for the FY 2022-23 covered in the LIDER Magazine on 17 February 2022 “From India@75 to India@100 - Large Public Investments in Modern Infrastructure. With an estimated growth of 9% for this year, India is making great strides towards the target set by the Government - A modern and prosperous society based on new technologies, sustainable development, energy transition, and private as well as public sector investments”. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/289264476643965
  
  
• 05 Feb 2022: Deep HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP OF INDIA AND CROATIA
  https://www.facebook.com/city.of.dubrovnik/posts/309304344570554 
  
  
• 04 Feb 2022: Dubrovnik Mayor Mr. Frankovic with Ambassador of India
  https://www.facebook.com/city.of.dubrovnik/posts/308847401282915 
  
  
• 04 Feb 2022: A film about love, about St. Mother Teresa, was shown in Sloboda, and an exhibition about Metkovac was opened in the Dulčić Masle Pulitika Gallery, which brought Croatia and India even closer with its good deeds. https://dubrovacki.slobodnadalmacija.hr/dubrovnik/vijesti/kultura/u-slobodi-prikazan-film-o-ljubavi-o-svetoj-majci-terezi-a-u-galeriji-dulcic-masle-pulitika-otvorena-izlozba-o-metkovcu-koji-je-svojim-dobrim-djelima-dodatno-zblizio-hrvatsku-i-indiju-1165173 
  
  
• 02 Feb 2022: Mother Teresa and father Ante Gabrić - eternal links between India and Croatia
  https://dubrovnikinsider.hr/majka-terezija-i-otac-ante-gabric-vjecne-poveznice-indije-i-hrvatske/ 
  
  
• 01 Feb 2022: The premiere of the documentary film "From Dubrovnik to Goa" was held at the Visa cinema
  https://www.dubrovniknet.hr/od-dubrovnika-do-goe-prepremijera/ 
  
  
• 26 Jan 2022: From Dubrovnik to Goa https://hrtprikazuje.hrt.hr/dokumentarci/od-dubrovnika-do-goe-
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• 24 Jan 2022: Interview in newspaper Glas Slavonije with Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on the ocassion of #RepublicDayIndia about India-Croatia relationship, which would see exponential growth given the foundation that we have built for democratizing the opportunities for the people of our 2 countries. Read the full interview at the following Link:
  https://bit.ly/3fUwfOB https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/274207134816366 
  
  
• 20 Jan 2022: The article by Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on "Business opportunities in India (2) – Infrastructure Sector" the 2nd of 12 weekly editions in Lider magazine about #GatiShakti & other complementarities of India & Croatia which would strengthen the Innovation & Talent partnership. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/271724605064619 
  
  
• 13 Jan 2022: Article written by Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on "Business Opportunities in India – #UttarPradesh", the 1st of 12 weekly editions starting from this week in Lider Magazine to explain the great potential opportunities in India, both in geographical as well as thematic terms. https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/267538945483185 
  
  
• 12 Jan 2022: On the #Nationalyouthday of India, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, an interesting connection between the East & the West, the Philosophy & the Science, the Spiritualism & the Materialism, and between Swami Vivekananda & Nikola Tesla almost 125 years back. https://www.faena.com/aleph/the-yogi-and-the-inventor-the-friendship-of-swami-vivekananda-and-nikola-tesla 
  
  
• 05 Jan 2022: Interview in Lider business magazine with Ambassador Srivastava about expanding India & Croatia bilateral ties in the field of Healthcare, Digital Innovation Ecosystem, Agriculture, Tourism & Climate change technologies.https://www.facebook.com/IndiainCroatia/posts/262223809348032
  https://www.lider.media/poslovna-scena/hrvatska/indijski-veleposlanik-hrvatska-mora-dokazati-da-je-privlacnija-za-indijske-investicije-od-svojih-susjeda-140510 
  
  
• 23 Dec 2021: Celebration of Ramanujan’s 134th birth anniversary in Zagreb at Napredak
  https://www.fer.unizg.hr/zpm?%40=2uxjv#news_39048
  
  
• 20 Dec 2021: Launch of India-Croatia Startup Bridge https://www.croatiaweek.com/india-croatia-startup-bridge-why-indian-and-croatian-startups-are-more-connected-than-ever-before/