MESIC: I BELIEVE SUMMIT WILL PASS OFF TO GENERAL SATISFACTION

ZAGREB, Nov 23 (Hina) - Croatian President Stipe Mesic on Thursday visited Zagreb's "Intercontinental" hotel and the press centre at the nearby "Mimara" museum, expressing hope the Zagreb Summit, to be held on Friday, would pass off to general satisfaction. "The conference will unfold normally and, I believe, to general satisfaction, because this is Croatia's best chance so far to show its potential," Mesic said answering to a reporter's question whether he believed the meeting would pass off peacefully and safely. Croatia's path leads to Europe and "this is the door to Europe," the President said, adding there would always be dissatisfied people who hoped to solve their problems by going with them in the public. Workers' union associations have announced protest rallies for Friday, in order to point to burning issues in the Croatian economy, whereas headquarters for the protection of the dignity of Croatia's Homeland War in principle opposed the conference, to be attended also by representatives from the former Yugoslav countries, in particular the arrival of Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica, who, they believe, has not distanced himself from the policy of Slobodan Milosevic. Reporters also wanted to know if President Kostunica and Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic had confirmed their arrival. President Djukanovic said Monday said he did not want to come as part of the Yugoslav delegation but separately, as Montenegro's president. "As far as I know, they will come, however, some minor adjustments are underway," Mesic said. "I also believe everything will be in order as regards the arrival of Milo Djukanovic," Mesic said. Asked whether Djukanovic would be able to address the conference, Mesic said, "Certainly." The President also made a tour of the hotel's Crystal Hall and the Zagreb Summit press-centre, located in the nearby 'Mimara' museum. (hina) rml