MINISTER GRANIC OPENS NEW EMBASSY BUILDING IN LONDON

LONDON, Jan 29 (Hina) - Croatian Foreign Minister Mate Granic on Monday officialy opened a new embassy building in London. "The opening of the new embassy building will contribute to a better promotion of the Croatian cultural life in London," Minister Granic said. "The Croatian-British relations have always been good, and trade is increasing as well," Minister Granic said. The opening was attended by outstanding British public figures, including Lord Fraser of Carmyllie of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Foreign Office representatives. Minister Granic is scheduled to meet Foreign Office Minister Nicholas Bonsor this afternoon. This evening, Granic is giving a lecture on Croatia's role in the implementation of the peace plan and regional cooperation at the Royal Institute for Foreign Relations. (hina) jn as 291740 MET jan 96