Minister Brnjac, Japanese ambassador discuss tourism and sports cooperation

Croatia's Tourism and Sports Minister Nikolina Brnjac and Japanese Ambassador Misako Kaji on Friday held talks on tourism and sports connections between their countries, the ministry said in a press release.

Minister Brnjac presented the "Safe stay in Croatia" project, aimed at motivating visitors to Croatia to adhere to epidemiological rules.

She underscored that the ministry had released all the protocols and relevant information in that regard in nine languages on its web site.

Ambassador Kaji expressed her satisfaction with the project underscoring that that will be a great motivation for Japanese tourists to come to Croatia once the epidemiological situation allows them to travel.

"We are pleased that Japanese tourists are interested in coming to Croatia and with our 'Safe stay in Croatia' project we can guarantee safety. Croatia will be open to Japanese tourists as soon as they are allowed to travel and the epidemiological situation in both countries is key for all travel," said Brnjac.

Ambassador Kaji informed the minister about the preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, underscoring that the games will be held, but that it still has not been decided whether spectators will be allowed.

"Croatia currently has 27 athletes in individual sports and one team who have qualified for the games and we trust that that number will increase before the games. It is without a doubt that the Olympics will be held at the highest level, organisation-wise and security-wise with regard to satisfying all epidemiological conditions," said Brnjac.

Considering Japan's experience in post-quake reconstruction, the ambassador offered expert help from her country regarding safety aspects and alleviating earthquake consequences. The diplomat invited Croatia to participate in the EXPO2025 which will be hosted by Japan, the press release said.

(Hina)

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