RACAN AGREES THAT PRESIDENT SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN CREATION OF FOREIGN POLICY

ZAGREB, Oct 12 (Hina) - According to latest statements of the Croatian President and Government, and following their recent talks, there is no big disagreement between the two top officials about constitutional changes. During his news briefing today Croatian President Stjepan Mesic reiterated that the President of the Republic must appoint heads of intelligence services and take part in the creation of foreign policies. This is not disputable for Premier Ivica Racan who has said that he also defends the right and responsibility of the president for the co-creation of foreign policies. After today's session of the Government, PM Racan said there was no disagreement about secret services either. A draft constitutional amendment stipulates that the President of the Republic directs the work of military secret services and this implies that the President appoints heads of those services, along with the co-signature of Premier. A decision on the heads of civil secret services would be made by the Government, it will be then signed by Premier with the co-signature of the President of the Republic, Racan expounded. The issue of the appointment of heads of secret services is not the matter for the Constitution, but the matter which should be regulated by a separate law, that will soon be put on the agenda, Premier announced. Contrary to reports by some media, Racan described his meeting with Mesic on Tuesday as talks with no voices rising. Racan added that they had considered for two hours a series of topics including the constitutional amendments, the foreign policy and the current situation. Premier had no negative stand on Mesic's announcement about the establishment of a trouble-shooting team that should work on an economic strategy. Any good idea, proposals for the resolution of grave economic problems are welcome, Racan said. (hina) jn ms