CROATIAN GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION ON VISIT TO U.S.

WASHINGTON, Feb 4(Hina) - A Croatian parliament delegation, led by MP Kresimir Cosic, is on a visit to the United States to advance the two countries' cooperation in controlling arms exports and exchanging experience in maintaining border security.#L# The delegation of Croatia's parliament and government also includes representatives of foreign, defence, interior, economy and finance ministries. The visit started on Tuesday with presentations and talks in the U.S. State Department. In the next several days the Croatian delegation will hold talks with experts from the U.S. departments of economy, homeland security, defence and representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard. The visit is aimed at advancing anti-smuggling activities and security of Croatia's borders as a priority of national security which is important for the country's drawing closer to NATO and the European Union. Croatian and U.S. officials will asses the situation in the arms export control system in Croatia and the implementation of commitments defined by international agreements and conventions as well as domestic legislation. (Hina) it