TUDJMAN HANDS CREDENTIALS TO CROATIAN AMBASSADOR TO CANADA

( Editorial: --> 32512 ) ZAGREB, May 13 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman Wednesday handed credentials to Croatia's Ambassador to Canada Andrija Jakovcevic. Tudjman told the ambassador he expected him to perform his responsible duty in Croatia's interest and to the benefit of relations with Canada. These relations are particularly important due to the large number of Croatian emigrants there, the President said, pointing out these emigrants had enormously contributed to the establishment and development of Croatia. Ambassador Jakovcevic said it was an honour to act in the interest of Croatia and Croatian emigrants in Canada who, he said, have very strong ties with their homeland. Also present were Deputy Foreign Minister Ivo Sanader, Tudjman's advisor for foreign affairs Neven Madey and head of Tudjman's cabinet, Gordan Radin. (hina) ha 131139 MET may 98