BRIEF NEWS BULLETIN IN ENGLISH NO. 3275 HINA ZAGREB, MAY 26

HR-PRESIDENT BRIEF NEWS BULLETIN IN ENGLISH NO. 3275 HINA ZAGREB, MAY 26 US PRESIDENT OFFERS BEST WISHES FOR CROATIA'S STATEHOOD DAYZAGREB, May 26 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman received a letter from US President Bill Clinton, expressing his best wishes for Croatia's Statehood Day, which is celebrated on May 30. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President's Office, President Clinton said the holiday came at a crucial time for Croatia, while it was preparing for the elections and working towards strengthening its democracy. The US President thanked President Tudjman for his strong support for efforts that were being made with the aim of putting an end to the Kosovo crisis. The US President said he believed Croatia's support could be counted on in the future as well. Peace and stability in south-east Europe are the main priority for the United States, the US President said, adding his country was committed to providing help to the people of Croatia. At the