ZAGREB, Dec 23 (Hina) - Croatian Premier Zlatko Matesa on Thursday wished on his and the government's behalf the best for the incoming Christmas and New Year's holidays to all Croatian citizens, Croats at home and abroad, and to all
visiting Croatia. In his message, the premier said the outgoing year rounded Croatia's efforts to establish a sovereign and independent state. Political and economic stability has been secured, reconstruction and the return of refugees continued, the privatisation of public companies begun, and dialogue with social partners continued. The premier reminded the reform of the pension system was nearing completion, measures of the national employment policy continuing, that a strategy of Croatia's transport development had been formed, and that numerous companies had been assisted through direct financial assistance which helped save thousands of jobs. The government has done every
ZAGREB, Dec 23 (Hina) - Croatian Premier Zlatko Matesa on Thursday
wished on his and the government's behalf the best for the incoming
Christmas and New Year's holidays to all Croatian citizens, Croats
at home and abroad, and to all visiting Croatia.
In his message, the premier said the outgoing year rounded
Croatia's efforts to establish a sovereign and independent state.
Political and economic stability has been secured, reconstruction
and the return of refugees continued, the privatisation of public
companies begun, and dialogue with social partners continued.
The premier reminded the reform of the pension system was nearing
completion, measures of the national employment policy continuing,
that a strategy of Croatia's transport development had been formed,
and that numerous companies had been assisted through direct
financial assistance which helped save thousands of jobs.
The government has done everything in the realm of the possible to
ensure a dignified living to all Croatian citizens, the premier
said.
At the end of the message, he wished a merry Christmas, a successful
2000, mirth, peace, health, and personal happiness to every home
and every family.
(hina) ha