Croatia, Italy and Slovenia agree closer cooperation in Adriatic

The foreign ministers of Slovenia, Croatia and Italy signed a declaration in the Italian city of Ancona on 10 July committing to enhancing cooperation in the management and protection of the North Adriatic, including with a view to preventing migrant boat tragedies.

"We care about the Adriatic Sea, its cleanliness and biodiversity, the expansion and modernisation of our ports, and the growth of our economy," Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said at a joint press conference after the meeting.

The countries signed the Ancona Declaration to politically expresses their...