CROATIAN, POLISH SENIOR OFFICIALS DISCUSS ECONOMIC COOPERATION

ZAGREB, Sept 15 (Hina) - Economic relations between Croatia and Poland are not still at a desirable level, but their promotion can be expected soon, Croatian Economy Minister Nenad Porges and a Polish Deputy Economy Minister Jan Chaladay have said in Zagreb. "I am extremely glad that Poland is the partner-country at the Zagreb Autumn Fair this year, and that President Tudjman is pleased with our presentation, as we have made efforts to be excellent," the Polish official said on Monday. He added that they had agreed with Croatians on a considerable number of questions referring to an agreement on free trade. The balanced trade between the two countries amounted to over 100 million dollars last year, and it rose by 17.9 percent in first seven months this year. Croatian Minister Porges said that the current trade did not meet potentials of the two countries. He added that the two delegations had discussed some concrete programmes for investment. He predicted that the agreement on free trade between Croatia and Poland might be concluded by the end of this year. (hina) jn mš 152225 MET sep 97