CRO & CHICAGO CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENT

CHICAGO, Apr 8 (Hina) - The presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of Croatia and Chicago on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement in Chicago, with the aim to contribute to the development of overall trade and economic relations between Croatia and the United States. The two chambers will in particular promote joint investments, the exchange of knowledge and licences, and joint presentations in other countries. This is the first agreement of its kind which Croatia's Chamber of Commerce (HGK) has signed with an American counterpart. The signing took place as part of the "Croatia in Chicago" manifestation. The president of the Chicago chamber, Gerald Roper, assessed there exist major possibilities for business cooperation and trade, especially for small and medium firms, and in tourism. Roper said the Chicago Chamber of Commerce will incite U.S. businessmen to trade, invest in, and cooperate in other ways with Croatian businessmen. HGK president Nadan Vidosevic expressed satisfaction that he had been able to sign a cooperation agreement with a U.S. chamber of commerce after some 40 signed with countries around the world. "We believe this will give fresh impetus to the overall, and especially economic relations between our two countries," Vidosevic said. (hina) ha