ZAGREB, May 10 (Hina) - The United States on Wednesday welcomed NATO's decision to invite Croatia to joint its Partnership for Peace programme, the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb said in a statement. "This important step in Croatia's
integration into the Euro-Atlantic community comes in recognition of the significant achievements of the new Croatian government in advancing regional peace and stability, democracy and human rights," the statement says. The statement adds U.S. State Secretary Madeleine Albright has reiterated the support to Croatia's reforms she voiced during her visit to Zagreb in February to attend President Stipe Mesic's inauguration. "By turning its back on nationalistic rhetoric and policies, Croatia has now become an example for its neighbours and an inspiration for moderate forces throughout the region," the statement says, and expresses the wish of the U.S. to "wor
ZAGREB, May 10 (Hina) - The United States on Wednesday welcomed
NATO's decision to invite Croatia to joint its Partnership for
Peace programme, the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb said in a statement.
"This important step in Croatia's integration into the Euro-
Atlantic community comes in recognition of the significant
achievements of the new Croatian government in advancing regional
peace and stability, democracy and human rights," the statement
says.
The statement adds U.S. State Secretary Madeleine Albright has
reiterated the support to Croatia's reforms she voiced during her
visit to Zagreb in February to attend President Stipe Mesic's
inauguration.
"By turning its back on nationalistic rhetoric and policies,
Croatia has now become an example for its neighbours and an
inspiration for moderate forces throughout the region," the
statement says, and expresses the wish of the U.S. to "work closely"
with Croatia in its efforts to take the rightful place in the
democratic community of nations.
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