U.S. ENVOY DOBBINS HOLDS TALKS WITH CROATIAN OPPOSITION LEADERS

ZAGREB, Oct 7 (Hina) - The leaders of Croatia's Opposition Six party group on Thursday discussed in Zagreb new electoral legislation and their solutions to Croatia's political, economic, and social issues with James Dobbins, envoy of the United States President for Kosovo and the implementation of the Dayton peace agreements. According to Opposition Six coordinator Vlado Gotovac, the opposition leaders acquainted Dobbins with their view of why there was no consensus with the ruling party regarding new electoral legislation. "We also informed Dobbins of how we intend to resolve the most important issues for Croatia. These are issues pertaining to economy, social issues, and naturally, the development of democracy, free media, and the rule of law," said Gotovac. According to the Opposition Six coordinator, Dobbins showed great knowledge and understanding of the situation in Croatia, and assessed today's talks with the opposition as very useful. The Opposition Six includes the Liberal Party, the Croatian Social Liberal Party, the Social Democratic Party, the Istrian Democratic Assembly, the Croatian Peasants' Party, and the Croatian People's Party. (hina) ha