PREMIER RACAN SHARES CATHOLIC DIGNITARIES' VIEWS TO A LARGE DEGREE

ZAGREB, July 25 (Hina) - Croatia's Prime Minister Ivica Racan has said that he shares, for the most part, the views and assessments expressed in the latest statement issued by the Croatian Bishops' Conference commission 'Iustitia et Pax. "I understand, to a large degree, views expressed in it (Monday's statement), and I personally share, for the most part, those assessments," Racan said at a news conference on Wednesday. Asked about the whereabouts of the retired General Ante Gotovina who is widely believed to be the second indictee named in two sealed indictments recently served to Zagreb by the UN war crimes tribunal, Croatian PM answered he did not know where Gotovina was currently. Neither I nor the Croatian government know where Gen. Gotovina is now, Racan added. It is logical at this moment as the warrant for arrest is the matter of the police and judiciary and not of the executive authorities. "We shall see together what will happen," Racan said. Croatian PM said he hoped that pressure would not be intensified if Gen. Gotivina failed to appear before the UN tribunal (ICTY). "As regards the pressure, I cannot say anything. I can hope no pressure will be exerted (on Zagreb)," he said. During the press conference Racan announced that the government would appoint a commissioner for the city of Dubrovnik, at its session set for tomorrow. On Friday, Racan, accompanied by a Deputy Premier, Slavko Linic, will tour the biggest Croatian coastal city of Split. (hina) ms