CROATIAN FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVES WALKER IN A FAREWELL VISIT

( Editorial: --> 6816 ) ZAGREB, Jan 23 (Hina) - Croatian Foreign Minister Mate Granic on Friday received the outgoing, former UN transitional administrator for eastern Croatia, William Walker. According to a statement by the Croatian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Walker expressed great satisfaction with the successful cooperation with the Croatian Government in the completion of the UNTAES mandate. Granic reconfirmed the Croatian Government's determination to establish an equal and democratic organisation of authority in all parts of Croatia. Walker pointed out the significance of statements made by the Croatian President Franjo Tudjman at the recognition-giving ceremony for those who had taken part in the reintegration process. These statements were positively received by the international public, he said. Foreign Minister Granic thanked Walker for his dedicated work and understanding. (hina) ha jn 231915 MET jan 98