ECONOMIC DELEGATION TO VISIT NETHERLANDS MARCH 26-27

ZAGREB, March 23 (Hina) - A Croatian economic delegation headed by Minister Goranko Fizulic is to make an official trip to the Netherlands on March 26-27. On the 26th, Fizulic should meet Dutch counterpart Gerrit Ybem in The Hague for talks on the advancement of Croatian-Dutch cooperation. Fizulic will also hold talks with representatives of an industry and employers' association and a foreign investments and export stimulation agency. On the 27th, the Croatian delegation should hold a presentation of the domestic economy and meet representatives of Philips. In Rotterdam, the Croatian delegation should meet representatives of Unilever, one of the world's leading mass consumption goods' manufacturers. The Croatian delegation comprises representatives of 19 domestic companies and institutions. Croatian-Dutch trade in 2000 totalled $180.4 million, six percent less than the year before. Croatian export amounted to $49.6 million, while import totalled 130.8 million. Trade with the Netherlands accounts for 1.47 percent of Croatia's overall exchange of commodities. The Netherlands is fifth in direct foreign investments in Croatia, having invested $170 million between 1993 and 2000. (hina) ha