The 5th Croatia Summit takes place in Dubrovnik. This year’s topic is Southeast Europe Facing Global Challenges, the Croatian Radio-Television (HRT) reports.

High-ranked officials from European countries and Canada, as well as representatives of international organizations, take part at the traditional two-day summit.

The Croatian Government is the host of the international conference, which will gather a dozen PMs and about 15 foreign ministers.

Other high officials from Europe and North America, representatives of international institutions, and ambassadors accredited in Croatia will also attend. Francois Fillon is the first French PM to formally visit Croatia.