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PM RACAN SAYS THERE'S NO ALTERNATIVE TO AGREEMENT WITH EU

ZAGREB, Nov 5 (Hina) - The government believes the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union has no alternative with regard to Croatia's strategic commitment to joining the EU, but calls on those thinking otherwise to state so clearly, Prime Minister Ivica Racan said on Monday.
ZAGREB, Nov 5 (Hina) - The government believes the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union has no alternative with regard to Croatia's strategic commitment to joining the EU, but calls on those thinking otherwise to state so clearly, Prime Minister Ivica Racan said on Monday.#L# Talking to reporters about the recently signed SAA, Racan reminded that Croatia had made a commitment to be ready for full membership in the EU by the end of 2006. "We then don't want the moment of becoming a full member to depend on Croatia, i.e. its preparedness, but only on the strategy of the European Union's development and expansion," he said. Asked when Croatia would submit a request for full membership, the PM said: "We will assess when is the best moment for submitting the request together with partners in the European Union, which depends also on the success of the implementation of the SAA. If it will be in a year or two, we shall see." Last week's consultations with the Union's representatives paid special attention to Croatia's political and economic stability and this is something the EU is interested in and which is closely linked to the successful implementation of the SAA, said Racan. He announced he would request the ruling coalition at its next meeting, probably later this week, to clearly state if they were willing to bear the brunt in the second half of the government's mandate to ensure the success of the SAA. "I will ask if we shall stop addressing secondary political issues which are wasting this government's energy and time. I will ask for a firm stand of all the ruling coalition members as it is extremely important for Croatia's political stability, and is the subject of interest of the European Union," said Racan. He announced a misunderstanding with Italy over a contentious decoration to the 1943 Italian administration of the Croatian seaport of Zadar should be resolved this week. Foreign Minister Tonino Picula, addressing the same press conference, said Croatian and Italian experts would meet this week to settle differences over the final version of a friendship and cooperation agreement between the two states. The agreement could then be signed. (hina) ha

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