RADIC HOLDS TALKS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF LEADING AUSTRIAN FIRMS

( Editorial: --> 3938 ) VIENNA, April 1 (Hina) - Croatian Reconstruction and Development Minister Jure Radic on Wednesday held talks with representatives of Austria's leading companies on concrete possibilities of cooperation and investment in Croatia's reconstruction and development. Radic is on an official visit to Austria at the invitation of Austrian Economy Minister Hannes Farleitner. The Croatian minister met representatives of one of the largest Austrian construction groups, "Bau Holding", and discussed cooperation in the construction of roads. Radic also held talks with representatives of the metallurgy concern "Voest Alpine Technologie" on the construction of hydro electric power and thermal plants, as well as on water filters and drinking water systems in the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia. Modernisation of railways was the main topic of Radic's meeting with representatives of "Siemens Austria". Later this afternoon Radic will meet Farnleitner. (hina) jn rm /mb 011529 MET apr 98