TUDJMAN RECEIVES MICHAEL STEINER-STATEMENT

ZAGREB, Jan 1 (Hina) - The President of the Republic of Croatia, Franjo Tudjman, received the Head Deputy of the European Union High Commissioner for former Yugoslavia, Michael Steiner, in Zagreb on Thursday, a statement from the Presidential Office said. Steiner informed President Tudjman about the details of the establishment of the Central Government of the Republic Bosnia- Herzegovina and the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, which both Croats and Moslems accepted with satisfaction. President Tudjman reiterated Croatia's overall support for the establishment of the Federation, stressing the need for the completion of that process by adopting a final cantonal system and establishing the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tudjman and Steiner also talked about the problem of organizing municipalities in Mostar as well as about the return of refugees. The Head Secretary of the EU High Commissioner's Office, Thomas Schmitt, was also present at the talks. The talks were also attended by the Head of the Presidential Office, Ivo Sanader, aide to Foreign Minister, Hidajet Biscevic and Croatian Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Darinko Bago, the statement said. (hina) lm mm 011724 MET feb 96