GERMAN GOVERNMENT EXTENDS BOSNIAN REFUGEES STAY

MOSTAR, Feb 23 (Hina) - German and Bosnian Federation government officials have agreed to extend the stay of 270,000 refugees from Bosnia-Herzegovina in Germany. The agreement came during a visit by Bosnian Federation officials, led by Jadranko Prlic, to Germany on 20-22 February. Bosnian citizens who had entered Germany with Croatian passports were also covered by the agreement, but they have to provide verified documentation of Bosnian residency. The refugees would remain in Germany until opportunities improved in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Government officials from both countries signed an agreement on the employment of Bosnian workers in Germany. (hina) jn rv sd 231708 MET feb 95