KRANJSKA GORA, Dec 3 (Hina) - The ministers of four Southeast European countries signed a framework agreement on the Sava river basin and an additional protocol on the navigation regime in Slovenia's Kranjska Gora on Tuesday. The
ministers said that signing the agreement would advance bilateral relations and economic revival of the region.
KRANJSKA GORA, Dec 3 (Hina) - The ministers of four Southeast
European countries signed a framework agreement on the Sava river
basin and an additional protocol on the navigation regime in
Slovenia's Kranjska Gora on Tuesday. The ministers said that
signing the agreement would advance bilateral relations and
economic revival of the region. #L#
The agreement was signed by Slovene Foreign Minister Dimitrij
Rupel, Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula, Yugoslav Foreign
Minister Goran Svilanovic and Bosnian Minister for Civil Affairs
and Communications Svetozar Mihajlovic. Also present at the
signing was the coordinator for the Stability Pact for Southeast
Europe Gerhard Busek.
Slovene Minister Rupel said the signing of the agreement was a proof
that former Yugoslav republics were overcoming their differences
from the past and were capable of advocating joint interests.
Croatian minister Picula said the agreement foresaw free
navigation for all merchant ships and sustainable development in
water management. He expressed belief the agreement would
positively influence the strengthening of relations and
coopertation in the region.
Replying to a question by Slovene and Yugoslav reporters regarding
a Prevlaka agreement in the light of the departure of the UN Mission
of Observers on Prevlaka soon, Picula said he was confident the
agreement between Croatia and Yugoslavia should be signed within
the deadline and that all other possible outcomes "would be a
surprise". Commenting on the same question, Yugoslav minister
Svilanovic said no bilateral talks on the matter were held today,
adding, however, the talks would be held in the near future.
8hina) it