CROATIA'S GRANIC ON MOSCOW CONFERENCE, BILATERAL TALKS

ZAGREB, March 23 (Hina) - Satisfaction with the implementation of the military aspects of the Dayton peace accord and concern over the lagging implementation of its political and civilian elements were the main accents of the Saturday Contact Group conference in Moscow, according to Croatian Foreign Minister Mate Granic. "As for the Republic of Croatia, we expressed full support to the Federation and the whole Dayton process," Granic told Croatian Radio just before the beginning of the afternoon session. Among his numerous bilateral meetings, Granic singled out talks with German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel, the European Union foreign policy commissioner Hans van den Broek and Italian Foreign Minister Susanna Agnelli. The meeting focused on Croatia's admission to the Council of Europe and other European integrations. "All the ministers present here have supported Croatia's integration into European structures, particularly the Council of Europe," he said. He stressed that Croatia's wish to assist the establishment of the Bosnian Federation had met with understanding from all participants. "Even though the meeting discussed many problems the Federation is currently grappling with, very few criticisms were directed at Croatia," Granic said. The participants have also expressed support to Croatia's efforts in the peaceful reintegration of the Danubian area, according to Granic. (hina) as 231656 MET mar 96