PRESIDENT TUDJMAN RECEIVES CARL BILDT - STATEMENT

ZAGREB, June 16 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman on Monday received Carl Bildt, the outgoing international High Representative to Bosnia-Herzegovina in charge of the implementation of civilian aspects of the Dayton peace agreement. Tudjman stressed that Croatia resolutely supported the consistent implementation of the Dayton and Washington accords, particularly the agreement on the Federation, which requires greater and more resolute support of the international community, the President's Office said in a statement. The meeting was also attended by Presidential Chief of Staff Hrvoje Sarinic, Foreign Minister Mate Granic and Presidential Special Envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Federation Franjo Greguric. (hina) vm 161457 MET jun 97