GOVT OFFICIALS DISCUSS INVESTMENT WITH DEUTSCHE TELEKOM, TELIA- TELENOR REPS

ZAGREB, Sept 3 (Hina) - Croatian Premier Zlatko Matesa and Finance Minister Borislav Skegro on Thursday and Friday held separate talks with representatives of Deutsche Telekom and the Scandinavian consortium Telia-Telenor, the potential investors into Croatia Telecommunications (HT). The decision on the selection of the strategic investor will be made by the end of September. #L# The Deutsche Telekom delegation was led by Joachim Kroske, a member of the financial administration, whereas Telia-Telenor representatives were headed by Hans Golteus, a vice president for international operations. According to a statement issued by the Government Media and Public Relations office, the Croatian state officials and the potential investors discussed the course of HT's privatisation so far, and the development plans and the potential foreign investors can offer the HT. "This is another visit of the highest representatives of Deutsche Telekom and Telia-Telenor which bears proof of the keen interest the two companies have demonstrated in purchasing the HT and it contributes significantly to successfully concluding the privatisation procedure", the statement said. The HT's privatisation is proceeding in line with the plan and is in its final stage. All details regarding the selection of the best bidder and the exact date of completing the transaction will be announced in due time. (hina) jn rml