CROATIAN PRESIDENT PLEASED WITH VISIT TO TURKEY

ZAGREB, June 20 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman and members of the government delegation returned to Zagreb on Thursday night from a two-day official visit to Turkey. Tudjman told reporters at Zagreb airport that he was satisfied with results of the visit, talks with Turkish President Suleyman Demirel and bilateral agreements, particularly those aimed at enhancing economic cooperation. "I think we can be very pleased with the talks I had with President Demirel as well as with the talks our delegation had with the Turkish delegation," he said. Tudjman assessed favourably the talks between Croatian Defence Minister Gojko Susak and his Turkish counterpart. "There are great opportunities for our companies, such as (manufacturer of electrical appliances) Koncar and (pharmaceutical company) Pliva, to win long-term business contracts," the President said. Tudjman described as interesting his visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, which took place on the second day of his stay in Turkey. (hina) vm 202219 MET jun 96