The Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik, Mato Franković, on Wednesday received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Croatia, H.E. Javed Patel, who is visiting Dubrovnik to take part in the Green Ministerial meeting held within the framework of the Berlin Process. The ambassador was accompanied by Sara Biškić, a representative of the British Embassy.
During the meeting at City Hall, Mayor Franković presented the current projects of the City of Dubrovnik, with special emphasis on the special traffic zone implemented to reduce congestion in the area surrounding the historic Old Town, as well as on a series of initiatives focused on sustainable tourism development.
Ambassador Patel showed particular interest in the coexistence of tourists and local residents, to which the mayor pointed out that Dubrovnik has for several years, within the “Respect the City” project, been implementing measures aimed at preserving the quality of life for citizens while maintaining a high standard of tourist services. In this context, he was also introduced to the Dubrovnik Housing Program, with emphasis on the recently launched initiative to purchase residential properties within the historic center, which would then be made available for long-term rental to young families with several children.
The meeting also highlighted that British nationals traditionally represent the most numerous group of visitors to Dubrovnik, confirming the long-standing connection and friendship between Dubrovnik and the United Kingdom. Mayor Franković thanked Ambassador Patel for his visit and wished him a successful term in office in the Republic of Croatia.
