Dubrovnik is hosting the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit, with a Bulgarian delegation led by Ambassador to Croatia Iva Kruleva attending. The city has implemented special traffic regulations to manage the event, as the tourist season is already underway. Dubrovnik Airport anticipates arrivals from both tourists and numerous aircraft carrying summit participants.
Police have been deployed to assist with traffic management, and residents have been advised to exercise patience during potential congestion. The 3SI serves as a forum for political and economic cooperation among thirteen EU Member States situated between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas. These nations include Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, and several others.
Key strategic partners involved are Germany, the US, Japan, and Spain, among others. The primary goal of the platform is to enhance regional connectivity through investments in energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. Launched in 2016, the 2026 edition, hosted by Croatia, will focus on strengthening resilience and linking the member countries to global corridors.
Romana Vlahutin, Croatia’s national coordinator for the 3SI, noted that while East-West connections have seen development, North-South connectivity remains an area for focus. She stated that the current summit brings together leaders and business figures from 45 countries, positioning it beyond a purely regional or European endeavor. Among the political guests expected are heads of state and government from several nations, alongside other high-ranking officials.
The presence of international media outlets is also anticipated during the summit.
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