CROATIAN AND HUNGARIAN CHAMBERS OF CRAFTS SIGN COOPERATION DEAL ( Editorial: --> 9655 )

( Editorial: --> 9655 ) ZAGREB, Nov 10 (Hina) - The Croatian and Hungarian chambers of crafts signed an agreement on cooperation in Zagreb on Monday. The agreement includes cooperation in economy, the exchange of information about cooperation in foreign trade, fairs and exhibitions. The president of the Croatian chamber of crafts (HOK), Josip Sajnovic, voiced hope that the deal would contribute to the further strengthening of the relations between Croatian and Hungarian craftsmen. Sajnovic added that the HOK had already signed such agreements with Slovenian and Bavarian chambers of crafts which produced good results. He added that the HOK was expecting the conclusion of such treaties with Austrian and Italian chambers of crafts. The president of the Hungarian chamber of crafts, Tibor Szabo, said that Hungarian craftsmen were expecting much from the agreement, and pointed to the importance of the agreement for cooperation in tourism and the education of craftsmen. (hina) jn mš 101840 MET nov 97