THREE RUMANIAN-CROATIAN CONTRACTS SIGNED

ZAGREB, June 8 (Hina) - Three bilateral agreements were signed today in Zagreb between Rumania and Croatia in the presence of the Rumanian and Croatian Prime Ministers, Nicolae Vacaroiu and Nikica Valentic. The contract on maritime transport was signed by ministers of transport of the two countries Aurel Novac and Ivica Mudrinic, the contract on investments between the Rumanian and Croatian governments was concluded by minister of trade Cristian Ionescu and minister of economy Nadan Vidosevic, and the contract on health co- operation was signed by the ministers of health Iulian Mincu and Andrija Hebrang. "This visit paved the way for a close economic co-operation," said Valentic after signing of the contracts. He added that the concrete co-operation was agreed between particular companies of the two countries. Valentic also said that a Croatian government delegation accepted the invitation to visit Rumania in September with pleasure. The Rumanian Prime Minister stressed that he hoped the agreed good co-operation would be realized. Expressing his government's wish for a grater part in negotiations on the resolution of the situation in Croatia, Vacaroiu said that Rumania would do everything in order that the existing borders of newly established countries in this region are respected. Representatives of the Rumanian and Croatian governments supported proposals on establishing of joint commissions for some economic fields and establishing of joint-ventures. The delegations agreed that a contact group would be formed for making a contract on free trade and strengthening of co-operation in the spheres of science, culture and sport. 081418 MET jun 94