CRO DEFENCE AND SECURITY COUNCIL ON POPE'S VISIT AND NATO THREATS

( Editorial: --> 6777 ) ZAGREB, Oct 8 (Hina) - The National Defence and Security Council (VONS) met in Zagreb on Thursday to discuss the recent visit by Pope John Paul II as well as NATO threats to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The session was chaired by Croatian President Franjo Tudjman. VONS examined organisational and security implementation measures during the Pope's visit to Croatia and complimented the Interior Ministry and all those involved in ensuring that the visit passed in the best order, considering the complexity of the project and the threats received, the President's Office said in a statement. Discussions were also held with regard to threats of air strikes on Yugoslavia issued by NATO, requiring additional security measures and supervision of national borders, the same source noted. (Hina) sp jn /rml 081439 MET oct 98