CROATIA AND SLOVAKIA INTERESTED IN COOPERATION AT ALL LEVELS

ZAGREB, Oct 1 (Hina) - Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Simonovic on Tuesday received a delegation of the Slovakian Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee, headed by Committee Deputy Chairwoman Irena Belohorska. Simonovic emphasized the importance of a successful implementation of the peaceful reintegration of the Serb-held Danube river area and the continuation of efforts at integrating Croatia into Euro-Atlantic political and security institutions. Simonovic thanked Slovakia for its support to Croatia's bid for full membership in the Council of Europe. The Slovakian delegation was also received by Croatian Parliament President Vlatko Pavletic. "Croatia and Slovakia have many similarities and therefore should cooperate at all levels," Pavletic said. Belohorska said that Slovakia had much more understanding for Croatia than some other countries. "It is natural that our two countries should support each other whenever necessary," she emphasized. (hina) vm jn 011329 MET oct 96