The reactions are split on both sides of the political spectrum.

The upcoming visit by Serbian President to Zagreb could bring the country a step closer to the EU.

ZAGREB, February 3, 2018 - Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović said on Friday that she would talk sincerely and openly with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić so that the outstanding issues between the two countries could be dealt with as soon as possible.

ZAGREB, February 2, 2018 - Milorad Pupovac, a member of the Croatian Parliament from the Independent Democratic Serb Party (SDSS), said on Thursday that it was important that protocols on good communication and on dealing with outstanding issues be agreed during Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Croatia, while symbolic gestures such as apologies were less important.

ZAGREB, January 31, 2018 - Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Wednesday accepted the invitation from Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović to visit Zagreb in mid-February, saying that he would go to Croatia "in good faith so that together we can do something good for our children and our future."

Many wonder who is leading Croatia’s foreign policy.

ZAGREB, January 30, 2018 - Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović has invited Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to visit Croatia in mid-February, her office said in a press release on Tuesday.

ZAGREB, January 30, 2018 - Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović has invited Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to visit Croatia in mid-February, her office said in a press release on Tuesday.

He also hopes to visit Croatia soon.

Aleksandar Vučić will not visit Zagreb this year.