ZAGREB, July 1 (Hina) - Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on Monday stated that for now early elections were not necessary and a minority government was possible which would be supported by other parties.
ZAGREB, July 1 (Hina) - Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on Monday
stated that for now early elections were not necessary and a
minority government was possible which would be supported by other
parties. #L#
An early election would lead us to auctioning and attention would
not be focused on resolving the problem but instead of gaining votes
from the electorate, Mesic said in an interview for Croatian Radio
entitled, "Coffee with the President".
Mesic expressed support for the Government in implementing its
programme which he reminded, gained support from the Sabor.
We need a more courageous and consistent implementation of the
programme that was adopted and that has no alternative. The
Government should have an idea and vision of how to resolve problems
because sweeping matters under the carpet just won't lead us
anywhere, Mesic said.
Asked what he thought Drazen Budisa's role was in this matter -
Mesic said that as the deputy prime minister he should be
implementing his Government's policies.
Croatian Radio's reporter claimed that it appeared that Prime
Minister Racan and his deputy (Drazen Budisa) were at either end of
a 'tug 'o' war', Mesic responded that "it appears they cannot
harmonise their attitudes".
Mesic said that if it should become necessary, he would use his
constitutional authority.
With regard to the Krsko nuclear power plant, Mesic believes that it
should be sold if an acceptable price can be attained and the matter
of nuclear waste can be clarified.
With regard to the border conflict between Croatia and Slovenia,
Mesic believes that the ratified agreement represents a stumbling
block and a step further should be taken. Interests are clear for
both countries and we need to see how these can be resolved he said.
Mesic announced that during the week he would meet with Prime
Minister Racan to discuss the work of the secret service.
Asked about his recent encounter with President Gadafi's son, the
president said that concern needed to be taken over Croatian
interests in that country without threatening others. Croatia
needs to co-operate with Libya and to seek new markets for its good.
Some Croatian companies are already present on that market and he
intends to respond positively to Gadafi's invitation to visit
Libya.
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