PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM

( Editorial: --> 7167 ) ZAGREB, July 12 (Hina) - The President of the Croatian National Parliament, Vlatko Pavletic, on Sunday sent a letter to the Croatian national soccer team and its selector Miroslav Blazevic with congratulations on last night's victory over the Netherlands (2-1), which secured Croatia the third place at the 16th soccer World Cup. "With sovereign and well-deserved success you have taken Croatia to the top, showed how one's own country is represented and proved to the world that a small country is capable of great undertakings. You have brought happiness to all Croatian citizens and Croats all around the world". "Your triumph is undoubtedly an impulse and proof that we can be successful in all fields if we join our abilities and perseverance in the defence of national interests and development of our beautiful Croatia... As Croatia's best ambassadors and great players you have made the name of your country known all around the world. I extend congratulations on behalf of all parliament members," Pavletic said. (hina) rml, 121043 MET jul 98