OUTGOING PREMIER MATESA'S GOVERNMENT HOLDS FINAL SESSION

ZAGREB, Jan 27 (Hina) - The Croatian government at its 257th session on Thursday adopted a report on government work under Premier Zlatko Matesa from early November 1995 to the present. Summing up the work of the government he headed, Matesa said the strategy of the government which came into office after "Flash" and "Storm", military-police operations through which Croatia liberated Serb-occupied parts of its territory, was the maintenance of political and economic stability, and the completion of the peaceful reintegration of the Danube River Region in eastern Croatia with the rest of the country. Based on that strategy, the government's goals were to ensure orderly state finances and stable macro-economic indicators, namely a low inflation and a stable currency rate. The government in great part succeeded in resolving the issues of reconstruction and the return of displaced persons, ensuring the rights of Homeland War veterans and victims, and increasing the standard of living. The government also worked out reforms for the juridical system, legislation, and the pension system, as well as initiating a reform of the health system, and undertaking major work on the infrastructure and the rehabilitation of the economy. "We haven't succeeded in everything, but that's part of life," said outgoing Premier Matesa. During today's three-hour session, all ministries submitted reports on their work under Matesa. The new ministers will be acquainted with the reports tomorrow. All ministers gave written statements on their assets upon coming into and stepping out of office. The statements will be made public in the coming days through the government's Media and Public Relations Office, said Matesa. Closing today's final session, the outgoing prime minister thanked all government members and departments on their cooperation. (hina) ha mm