CROATIA'S FLAG AT ETOILLE DURING PARIS CELEBRATION

PARIS, May 8 (Hina) - A great celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the anti-Fascist Victory in Europe was held in Paris on Monday with a highest number of participants. France sent invitations to representatives of 80 countries, either direct participants in World War Two or states whose citizens took part in the Allies' troops. Croatia's President Franjo Tudjman is among 60 presidents or premiers who are attending the Paris celebration. All world leaders accompanied the present and coming French presidents, Francois Mitterand and Jacques Chirac, at laying down a joint wreath in front of the monument to an unknown hero. They were present at a military review and parade of 2,500 French soldiers and standard-bearers who bore the flags of countries-participants in the V-E Day parade through the triumphal arch. Officer of Croatia's President's Guards, Kresimir Hlaj, bore the Croatian flag. After the celebration at Etoille, the participants at V-E Day celebration, were guests at the dinner given by Francois Mitterand. Croatia's delegation includes President Tudjman and Ambassadors Janko Vranitzany-Dobrinovic and Branko Salaj. Croatia's delegates along with other participants are leaving Paris for Moscow this afternoon. (hina) jn mms 081641 MET may 95