NEW ROUND OF TALKS FOR CROATIA'S ADMITTANCE TO THE WTO

( Editorial: --> 3727 ) GENEVA, March 31 (Hina) - A new round of negotiations commenced in Geneva on Tuesday for Croatia's admittance to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The Croatian delegation will submit new offers for concessions in trading services, industrial and agricultural products to all interested countries. "In this round of negotiations positions are expected to get closer on industrial goods and services, and initial negotiations on concessions for agricultural and food products are in train," said the leader of the Croatian delegation, Neven Mimica, assistant to the Economy Minister. On Tuesday Croatia's delegation discussed its bid for membership in the WTO with Czech, Japanese and Slovak delegations. On Wednesday, meetings are planned with representatives of Slovenia, Uruguay and Australia. Talks finish on Friday. (hina) jn mrb/mr 311827 MET mar 98