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Partnership for a common welfare of the whole NUTS II region in Northwest Croatia
29.10.2009, 12:20
KRAPINA-ZAGORJE AND VARAŽDIN COUNTY SIGN AGREEMENT ON JOINT COOPERATION THROUGH THE CROATIAN REGIONS OFFICE IN BRUSSELS
„Cooperation will be conducted through the Croatian Regions Office in Brussels and the Regional Development Agencies"
27th October, Brussels - In the Croatian Regions Office in Brussels, Krapina-Zagorje County and Varaždin County signed the joint Agreement on cooperation. The Agreement was signed by the County Prefects Siniša Hajdaš Dončić (Krapina-Zagorje) and Predrag Štromar (Varaždin County) while the County Prefect from Međimurje, Ivan Perhoč, announced to subsequently sign the Agreement. This Agreement on cooperation aims to maintain and develop cooperation between the Counties in the NUTS II region of Northwest Croatia, whilst cooperation of the Counties is defined as the main intention to consolidate and encourage mutual exchanges and cooperation in order to contribute to the common prosperity of the entire region.
Varaždin County Prefect Predrag Štromar stated that ratification of such an agreement represents a part of joint efforts for a better preparation to use European funds and implementation of development projects of common interest: „Given that the European Union - especially in the area of development and use of Structural funds - emphasizes the principles of equal regional development, today's Agreement is very important because it ensures our long-term cooperation and joint performance, but it also allows the development and presentation of joint ideas and projects in the best possible way."
Krapina-Zagorje County Prefect Siniša Hajdaš emphasized that any know-how transfer or cooperation establishment represents values that are important for community, regions, networks and all the citizens, especially in the process of enlargement: „That is why we find today's event extremely important for us, especially when it comes to any new experience and knowledge we shall gain right here, in Brussels."
Forms of agreed cooperation will be implemented through the Croatian Regions Office in Brussels, that will represent Counties within the bodies of the European Union, and the Regional Development Agencies, that will be in charge of preparation and implementation of project proposals financed from EU funds and/or relevant ministries within Republic of Croatia, after Croatia's accession to the EU. By conclusion of this Agreement, two Counties are expressing their hope and willingness to establish and deepen contacts, exchange information and foster trust between the Counties on behalf of prosperity and development of the whole region.