Maltese Ambassador attends State Funeral of the President of Croatia

Ambassador John Lowell attended the state funeral ceremony of the late President of the Republic of Croatia Dr Franjo Tudjman, on the 13th December 1999 in Zagreb, Croatia.

Ambassador John Lowell signed the book of condolences on behalf of the President of the Republic of Malta at the office of the President, where the Ambassador also paid last respects to the remains of President Dr Franjo Tudjman. Ambassador John Lowell then attended the state funeral ceremony at the Mirogoj Cemetery.

During the short visit in Zagreb Ambassador Lowell also made contact with protocol of the Croatian Foreign Ministry regarding his future visit for the presentation of the letters of credence. He also made the point of meeting various ambassadors from foreign countries, all accredited to Croatia, who attended the funeral.