ZAGREB, Feb 14 (Hina) - Croatia's newly-elected President Stipe Mesic and his closest associates on Monday visited the official presidential residence in Zagreb. Mesic told reporters he had come to acquaint himself with his temporary
office. He was received by Vesna Skare-Ozbolt, deputy chief-of-staff of Croatia's first president, the late Franjo Tudjman. This is 241 Pantovcak, you may write the temporary office of the President of the Republic, Mesic told the press, adding he would stay at the address until the government found an alternate solution. The president told reporters he had still not decided how many advisers he would have, but that Tomislav Karamarko would most probably be his chief-of-staff. "Most probably he will, and if he decides to take the office, he too has to see what tasks await him," said Mesic. Karamarko has been a Mesic associate for years. He headed Mesic's elect
ZAGREB, Feb 14 (Hina) - Croatia's newly-elected President Stipe
Mesic and his closest associates on Monday visited the official
presidential residence in Zagreb.
Mesic told reporters he had come to acquaint himself with his
temporary office. He was received by Vesna Skare-Ozbolt, deputy
chief-of-staff of Croatia's first president, the late Franjo
Tudjman.
This is 241 Pantovcak, you may write the temporary office of the
President of the Republic, Mesic told the press, adding he would
stay at the address until the government found an alternate
solution.
The president told reporters he had still not decided how many
advisers he would have, but that Tomislav Karamarko would most
probably be his chief-of-staff. "Most probably he will, and if he
decides to take the office, he too has to see what tasks await him,"
said Mesic.
Karamarko has been a Mesic associate for years. He headed Mesic's
electoral headquarters during recent presidential polls.
The press inquired whether Mesic, immediately upon stepping into
office on February 19, would exert his constitutional powers to
appoint top officials in intelligence services.
"I have already said earlier that we would consult on all decisions.
Before making a decision, the premier, the president of parliament,
and I will consult," said Mesic.
He confirmed the name of the head of the Croatian Intelligence
Service was already agreed, but declined to disclose the name.
Mesic merely said he was satisfied with the choice, adding
parliament president Zlatko Tomcic had the right to disclose it.
(hina) ha