CROATIAN ECONOMY PRESENTED IN SWEDEN

ZAGREB, May 10 (Hina) - A Croatian economy delegation, led by Economy Minister Goranko Fizulic, which was in a working visit to Sweden between May 7 and 9, held a presentation on Croatia's economy and possibilities of investing in Croatia in Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Croatian Economy Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Fizulic said that some companies, such as Ericsson and ABB, were already present on the Croatian market. The Croatian Economy Minister called upon foreign investors to invest in Croatia, particularly in tourism. Given that Swedish tourists are interested in Croatian tourist destination, a branch office of the Croatian Tourism Association will be opened in Sweden. Fizulic held talks with the Swedish Finance Minister, Bosse Ringholm, on the signing of an agreement on avoiding double taxation. The Croatian Economy Minister also held talks with Secretary of State in the Foreign Ministry Sven Eric and State Secretary for Industry, Employment and Communications Lars Rekke and informed them of the current situation in Croatia's economy. Fizulic told the Swedish officials Croatia was soon to initial A Stabilisation and Association agreement with the European Union. The presentation of Croatia's economy was attended by about 30 Swedish economists, bankers and diplomats. (hina) it