CRO RECONSTRUCTION MINISTER RECEIVES INCOMING HEAD OF UNHCR MISSION

MISSION $ ZAGREB, 17 Sept (Hina) - The Croatian Reconstruction and Development Minister Jure Radic on Wednesday received the incoming head of the U.N. High Commission for Refugees' (UNHCR) mission in Croatia, Robert N. Robinson. According to a statement released by the Reconstruction and Development Ministry, Radic informed Robinson about the process of reconstruction and the return of displaced people. Radic stressed the fact that reconstruction costs had so far been covered by Croatia alone, with insignificant support by the international community, and that it expected more help and cooperation in the future. The return of Serbs from the Croatian Danube river region to other parts of Croatia is proceeding more quickly than the return of Croats to the Danube river region, Radic said. Robinson said that his office wanted to get an objective insight into problems and provide unbiased assistance for all those who want to return to their homes. Robinson was also received by the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Joso Skara. Skara informed Robinson about the Croatian government's efforts in reintegrating the Danube river region and caring for old and feeble citizens. (hina) jn rm 171847 MET sep 97