ZAGREB, Dec 10 (Hina) - Speaking on the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of Croatia's first president Franjo Tudjman, President Stjepan Mesic said his predecessor had contributed to Croatia's struggle for independence
and international recognition but his estimates about Europe had been wrong, resulting in Croatia's international isolation.
ZAGREB, Dec 10 (Hina) - Speaking on the occasion of the first
anniversary of the death of Croatia's first president Franjo
Tudjman, President Stjepan Mesic said his predecessor had
contributed to Croatia's struggle for independence and
international recognition but his estimates about Europe had been
wrong, resulting in Croatia's international isolation. #L#
In an interview with Croatian Radio, Mesic said Tudjman's policy
toward Bosnia-Herzegovina had been wrong and cost Croatia dearly,
particularly its economy.
Despite his good and bad decisions, Tudjman, as the first Croatian
president, is a historic figure and his work should be studied,
Mesic said.
(hina) rml