His Excellency Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, visited Swaminarayan Akshardham with members of the official Croatian delegation attending the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
The prime minister’s delegation included Damir Habijan, Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation; Zvonimir Frka-Petešić, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office (Chief of Staff); and other senior representatives of the Government of Croatia.
The prime minister was traditionally welcomed by Divyamurtidas Swami and Gnanmunidas Swami. He offered respects in the Akshardham mahamandir and performed abhishek while praying for global peace, harmony, and the well-being of all communities.
During the visit, a personal letter from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj was presented to Prime Minister Plenković, expressing appreciation for his visit and that it reflected respect for cultural and spiritual values. Mahant Swami Maharaj described Swaminarayan Akshardham as a symbol of faith and unity, offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of Croatia, and prayed for the prime minister’s health, wisdom, and continued leadership in service to his people.
Appreciating the warm hospitality and the opportunity to experience India’s spiritual and cultural heritage, Prime Minister Plenković wrote in the visitor’s guest book: “It was a great honour for me and the Croatian delegation to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi. I would like to extend my gratitude for the enchanting hospitality and the opportunity to visit this unique temple. This is an important part of Indian identity, which I greatly respect.”
The visit reflected the spirit of dialogue, cultural understanding, and the growing partnership between Croatia and India, particularly in areas of innovation, governance, and international cooperation.