Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic has congratulated Enrico Letta on his appointment as Prime Minister of Italy, the Croatian government said on Tuesday.

In his message, Milanovic wished Letta success in performing his duties.

He voiced confidence that the new Italian government would give strong impetus to the further development of friendship and good neighbourly relations between Italy and Croatia, and supported the continuation of "the fruitful cooperation" between the two countries as well as their upcoming cooperation within the European Union.

(Hina)