NATO EUROPEAN COMMANDER MEETS PRESIDENT TUDJMAN

( Editorial: --> 4350 ) ZAGREB, May 16 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman on Saturday received NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Wesley Clark, in Zagreb. During talks they expressed support for consistent implementation of the Washington and Dayton agreements in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The need for a realistic approach to resolving existing problems was also emphasised, the President's Office said. General Clark positively assessed cooperation between the Croatian Army and the NATO-led Stabilisation Forces (SFOR). During discussions it was emphasised that the continuation of constructive policies would enable Croatia to be included in the Partnership for Peace programme and NATO. (Hina) jn mb 161424 MET may 98