FROWICK:CHANGES IN CROATIA CAN IMPACT ON BOSNIAN CROATS

MOSTAR, Feb 14 (Hina) - Robert Frowick, a deputy of U.S Special Envoy for the Balkans, on Monday assessed that changes and pro- Western orientation of Croatia could influence political changes in Bosnia-Herzegovina's Croat community, particularly in Mostar, in the direction of coexistence and tolerance. Frowick held separate meetings with Croat and Moslem (Bosniak) officials in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton and Mostar as well as with opposition leaders. The U.S diplomat described developments in the wake of the recent elections in Croatia as a new era that is dawning for the Croatian people in the choice of true peace and cooperation with NATO and Europe. In Frowick's mind, those changes manifested themselves during the first visit of Croatia's new Foreign Minister Tonino Picula to Sarajevo when he confirmed that Zagreb would completely carry out the Dayton peace accords. Frowick expected changes from the coming local elections in Bosnia, and called on eligible voters to vote without any fear. He added they would receive the support of the international community in that. The American expressed disappointment with the work of local politicians and the weak return of Croats in east Mostar and the weak return of Moslems in west part of this city. We should leave aside the war and psychosis. Let us build a sound society, Frowick said in Mostar, adding that the international community would no longer tolerate obstruction and would dismiss politicians who fail to implement the Dayton agreements. (hina) mm ms