PAVLETIC, HSP, HKDU LEADERS ON TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY

ZAGREB, Jan 11 (Hina) - Croatian parliament president and acting head of state Vlatko Pavletic on Tuesday held talks with the presidents of the Croatian Party of Rights (HSP) and the Croatian Christian Democratic Union (HKDU) regarding the impending transfer of authority. We agree the transfer of authority should be effected within constitutional deadlines, and as soon as possible, so that the new government might commence acting responsibly, effectively and at once, Pavletic told reporters in Zagreb. After tomorrow's talks with Croatian Democratic Union acting president Vladimir Seks, Pavletic will state the dates for the appointment of the mandatary of the government and the constituting of parliament's House of Representatives. Pavletic announced for next week a meeting with the representatives of all parliamentary parties to agree on the constituting of parliament and the make-up of parliamentary committees. Pavletic expressed hope the meeting would proceed in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and responsibility because, he added, the new parliament will have a bigger role and responsibility than in the past. HSP president Anto Djapic and HKDU's Marko Veselica assessed today's talks with Pavletic as very good. Both parties advocate a speedy and civilised transfer of authority, said Djapic. He pointed out it was necessary to as soon as possible constitute the House of Representatives and appoint the government which will be able to take over responsibility and keep the promises made during pre-electoral campaigning. (hina) ha mm