CRO IMMIGRATION MINISTER VISITS CROATS IN CAPE TOWN

ZAGREB, Sept 25 (Hina) - As part of his visit to the Republic of South Africa, Croatian Return and Immigration Minister Marijan Petrovic on Thursday held three meetings with members of a 600- strong Croatian community in Cape Town, the Croatian Return and Immigration Ministry said in a statement. Croats showed at the meetings in great number and were especially interested in Croatia's economic situation, the statement added. Young Croats ending high school studies or before graduation showed particular interest in clearing difficulties concerning the recognition of their high-school certificates and diplomas in Croatia. Other questions Croats in the South African Republic asked concerned possibilities of investing, business and employment in Croatia. (hina) ha mm 251642 MET sep 97