GOVERNMENT IS STABLE SAYS RACAN

ZAGREB, Oct 30 (Hina) - Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan Said Monday his Government was stable, wished to see its entire mandate through, and can allow for this possibility as a realist. At Monday's news conference Racan said that as Prime Minister and the president of the strongest party within the ruling six-party coalition, he wished the Government do perform its task until the end. We wish to fulfil our promises and expectations of citizens within our mandate, he said. He added he did not wish extraordinary elections, but as a realist, he could allow for the possibility. We do not want the coalition to change, it has received citizens' confidence and it would be good to successfully complete our mandate, Racan said asked whether the Government would enter the second phase of work equally structured. Of course, as a realist, I must allow for some changes within the ruling coalition, within the coalition government, but I would not speculate ahead of time. We will see a further development of events, he said. Racan said that despite all discussions and sparks among members of the Government, the Government was still stable and was handling problems well. If I thought differently, I would draw certain moves, Racan asserted. (hina) lml jn