Dubrovnik is hosting the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit, which commenced on Tuesday. The event includes a Bulgarian delegation, led by Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Croatia, Iva Kruleva, and comprising representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises and Bulgarian companies. Dubrovnik Mayor Mato Frankovic confirmed the city’s readiness for the summit, noting that special traffic regulations have been implemented.
Given that the tourist season has begun, Dubrovnik Airport anticipates arrivals from both tourists and aircraft carrying summit participants. Police are managing traffic during delegation arrivals and have advised residents to expect potential congestion. The high profile of the attendees is also expected to draw significant international media coverage.
The 3SI serves as a framework for political and economic cooperation among thirteen EU Member States situated between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas: Bulgaria, Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Strategic partners include Germany, the European Commission, the US, Japan, Spain, and Turkiye, while Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, and Montenegro are associate members. The initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity through investments in energy, transport, and digital infrastructure.
Launched in 2016 by Croatia and Poland, the 3SI’s 2026 edition, hosted by Croatia, will emphasize regional resilience and digital transformation, linking member nations to global corridors like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Romana Vlahutin, Croatia’s national coordinator, noted that while East-West links have been addressed, North-South connectivity requires focus. She stated that the summit brings together leaders and business figures from 45 countries, underscoring its global scope.
Attendees include heads of state and government from several nations, alongside representatives from various political bodies.
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The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit began in Dubrovnik on Tuesday. The event featured a Bulgarian delegation, which was led by Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Croatia, Iva Kruleva, and included representa