EU COUNCIL OF MINISTER TO DISCUSS POLITICAL DIALOGUE WITH CRO

BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (Hina) - The European Union Council of Minister, which will be in session in Brussels on Monday, will discuss first steps which should be taken in the promotion of relations with Croatia after the parliamentary elections. The European Union welcomed the results of elections and assessed them as a significant democratic step forward. Working documents of foreign ministers for this session propose the reconstruction of the political dialogue with Croatia and the passing of a decision on the establishment of a joint work group, the European Union-Croatia Task Force, for preparations of foundations for the future agreement on the stabilisation and joining. According to official sources, the European Union Council of Minister on Monday could officially invite Croatian new Prime Minister Ivica Racan to visit Brussels on February 14, when the next session is held, and to meet foreign ministers of all 15 member- countries. The European Union pays great attention to the fulfilment of Croatia's international obligations from Dayton and Paris agreements, particularly the return of refugees and the cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). (hina) it