CROATIAN PARLIAMENT AND GOVT. REPS. LAY WREATHS AT HOMELAND ALTAR

ZAGREB, May 30 (Hina) - On the occasion of Croatia's Statehood Day, delegations of the National Parliament (Sabor) and the Government, led by the Sabor President, Vlatko Pavletic, and Prime Minister Zlatko Matesa respectively, laid wreaths at the Homeland Altar at Medvedgrad on Sunday. Pavletic signed the Memorial Book writing that this day is the right occasion for remembering all generations that aspired to have their own State of Croatia and all individuals who dedicated themselves to this idea and all those who gave their lives for the sovereign and independent Republic of Croatia. The Sabor's delegation included the House of Counties President, Katica Ivanisevic, and vice-presidents of the House of Representatives, Jadranka Kosor, Zarko Domljan, Vladimir Seks and Drazen Budisa. Prime Minister wrote in the Memorial Book that "the free and independent Croatia is celebrating today its statehood stronger than ever. It is unavoidable as a factor of peace in this region and resolute to ensure peace and safe life to all of its citizens." The Government's delegation consisted of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Defence and Internal Affairs, Mate Granic, Borislav Skegro, Pavao Miljavac and Ivan Penic respectively. (hina) ms