CROATIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ENDS VISIT TO CHILE AND SOUTH AMERICA

VALPARAISO, May 4 (Hina) - On the final day of his visit to Chile and South American countries, Croatian Foreign Minister Mate Granic visited the Chilean Parliament where he met the speakers of both houses and members of the foreign affairs committee for talks about development and strengthening of Croatian-Chilean relations. Talks with Senate president Gabriel Valdes focused on the importance of the Croatian community in Chile as a major link in relations between the two countries. The Croatian foreign minister was also received by Archbishop of Santiago Carlos Oviedo Cavada. The Croatian delegation is leaving Santiago this evening and is expected back in Zagreb on Thursday evening. 041443 MET may 94