$ ATION ZAGREB, May 2 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman arrived in Okucani about 11 a.m. to attend a celebration of the first anniversary of the "Flash" operation in western Slavonia.
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ZAGREB, May 2 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman arrived in
Okucani about 11 a.m. to attend a celebration of the first
anniversary of the "Flash" operation in western Slavonia. #L#
He was welcomed by a crowd of citizens gathered at the town
stadium and a parade of Croatian army and police units which had
taken part in the "Flash" operation.
During the review, numerous Croatian army jets circled over
Okucani.
"The 'Flash' operation was brilliantly conducted in a
professional and responsible way - it aroused admiration by its
efficiency, power and professionalism," Minister of the Interior
Ivan Jarnjak said.
Recalling attempts to accuse Croatia of committing
dishonourable acts in that operation, Jarnjak said:
"Nothing like that happened."
Briefly addressing the gathering, Defence Minister Gojko Susak
welcomed the commanders of Guards units present in Okucani.
"This generation can be proud of having liberated Croatia," he
said.
The gathering was then addressed by President Tudjman.
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