ZAGREB, Jan 7 (Hina) - Croatian Parliament President and acting Head of State Vlatko Pavletic on Friday met the incoming French Ambassador Albert Turot, who handed Pavletic his credentials. In an unusually long incoming speech, the
French ambassador expressed hope that "Croatia is ready to face the challenges of the new century." "The more Croatia cooperates with its neighbours and all European countries, the more successful it will be in that regard," Turot said, stressing Croatia would enjoy not only France's approval but its cooperation. Pavletic said the citizens of Croatia appreciated that "the European Union has congratulated them on the elections, which were conducted in an exemplary manner, without any incidents." Croatia expects its relations with the EU and each EU member to improve after the elections, he added.(hina) rml
ZAGREB, Jan 7 (Hina) - Croatian Parliament President and acting
Head of State Vlatko Pavletic on Friday met the incoming French
Ambassador Albert Turot, who handed Pavletic his credentials.
In an unusually long incoming speech, the French ambassador
expressed hope that "Croatia is ready to face the challenges of the
new century."
"The more Croatia cooperates with its neighbours and all European
countries, the more successful it will be in that regard," Turot
said, stressing Croatia would enjoy not only France's approval but
its cooperation.
Pavletic said the citizens of Croatia appreciated that "the
European Union has congratulated them on the elections, which were
conducted in an exemplary manner, without any incidents."
Croatia expects its relations with the EU and each EU member to
improve after the elections, he added.
(hina) rml