HAVEL'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO CROATIA COMMENCES WITH HIS TALKS WITH MESIC

ZAGREB, July 9 (Hina) - Czech President Vaclav Havel on Sunday arrived in Zagreb on a three-day official visit to the Republic of Croatia. Upon his arrival at the Zagreb airport, Havel headed to the Office of Croatian President where he is to hold talks with his host, President Stjepan Mesic. Besides, delegations of the Czech Republic and Croatia will also hold talks. Croatia's delegation consists of Foreign Minister Tonino Picula, European Integration Minister Ivan Jakovcic and Mesic's advisors on internal and foreign policies and economy. The Czech representatives are Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Palous and the President's chief-of-staff Ivo Mathe. The first day of Havel's visit will end with a dinner which President Mesic will give to the honour of Czech President. On Monday morning, President Havel should receive Croatian Premier Ivica Racan and Foreign Minister Tonino Picula. Besides, his meeting with the Sabor leadership is also scheduled. At noon Monday, Presidents Mesic and Havel will depart for Dubrovnik aboard a special plane and Slovenia's President Milan Kucan will join them. The three presidents will tour a village in the Dubrovnik hinterland to attend the demonstration of mine detection in a mine- field. On Monday evening the three statesmen will be present at the ceremonial opening of the 51st Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Havel's three-day visit will end on Tuesday with an informal meeting of the heads of state. (hina) jn ms