Plenkovic: Primorac is our candidate, he has all the qualifications to win

"We know this man well, he was a member of the HDZ, a respected scientist. We believe that he has all the qualifications to gain the support of the majority of voters," Plenkovic told the press after a meeting of the HDZ Praesidium, adding that Primorac has good ratings in opinion polls.

"Therefore, I think that he has a great chance of becoming the Croatian president for the next five years in the game that is about to begin. He will have the support of the HDZ and a large number of other political parties who, I am convinced, will be ready to join him in this important democratic game," said Plenkovic.

He also pointed out that Primorac will be a president who respects the constitution, is committed to the rule of law and co-operates with the institutions.

"The complete opposite of what the public has seen in recent years in the behaviour of the constitution-breaker, President Milanovic, who is still in office," Plenkovic said.