He was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his arrival for the talks.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were present during the talks.
Modi will also meet President Zoran Milanovic.
“Both our countries enjoy centuries-old close cultural links. As the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, it will open new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” Modi said ahead of his visit.
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Plenković received PM Modi at the airport upon his arrival from Canada.
Plenković said that Modi’s visit came at an important geopolitical moment.
“We welcomed Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India – the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment,” Plenković said on X.
He said the two countries are starting a new chapter in their relations and are creating conditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and sectors.
“The visit to Croatia will also underscore India’s commitment to further strengthening its engagement with partners in the European Union,” the Ministry of External Affairs earlier said in a statement in New Delhi.
In Canada, the Prime Minister attended the G7 summit and held talks with several world leaders. He had earlier visited Cyprus as part of the tour. PTI ZH ZH