CRO PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES TUDJMAN ON ELECTION VICTORY

ZAGREB, June 17 (Hina) - Croatian Parliament President Vlatko Pavletic, on Tuesday congratulated Franjo Tudjman on his re-election as Croatia's President. "On behalf of the Parliament and myself, Dear Mr. President, I congratulate you on as much superior as expected election victory," read the message. "Croatian citizens has again showed confidence in you not only for your historical credits for creation of the democratic, independent and sovereign Croatian State but also for their firms belief that your national, social, political and economic programme which you and your close associates are carrying out, is the best guarantee for the safe future of Croatia as well as for peace and prosperity of all citizens of the country," the message added. (hina) jn mš 171135 MET jun 97